Guildford Road is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 5BJ is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Guildford Road, Southend-on-sea, SS2 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 5BH, SS2 5BE, SS2 5AR, SS2 5AW, SS2 5AU, SS2 5AS, SS2 5AX, SS2 5AQ, SS2 5AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS2 5BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SS2 5BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.5% | 52.3% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 25.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 12.7% | -6.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.1% | 52.2% | 19.1% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 44.7% | 30% | -14.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 23.2% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 19.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 25.8% | 18.1% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 85.2% | 66.8% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 74.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 74.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 15.1% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guildford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Victoria average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Guildford Court, 50 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2025-04-17 | £135,915 |
| Flat 11 Guildford Court, 50 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-12-06 | £154,274 |
| Flat 13 Guildford Court, 50 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-03 | £143,863 |
| Flat 1 Guildford Court, 50 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-10-17 | £152,212 |
| Flat 11 Guildford Court, 50 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-08-26 | £186,673 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Grange Junior School Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Junior School Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Infant School and Nursery Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's High School and Arts College Milton Road , SS0 7JS | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones College Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND | - not rated | 558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Co P.O. Box 5597 , SS0 7WE | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff 121 - 127 North Road , Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7AH | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview | 101 - 105 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 165 yd | |
| Sutton's Local | 72 Sutton Road, Southend-on-sea | 220 yd | |
| Yoga Dharma | 129 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 223 yd | |
| Redds Cafe | 144 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 228 yd | |
| Southend Seventh Day Adventist Church | Church Hall, Southend On Sea New Church | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | The Guildford, 95 - 97 Sutton Road | 165 yd | |
| Cow & Telescope | 79 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 261 yd | |
| Entice | 3 Warrior House, 42 - 82 Southchurch Road | 289 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | 2 Greyhound Way, Southend-On-Sea | 297 yd | |
| Hero's | Ground Floor, 14 - 16 Southchurch Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Square Pizza Limited | 117 - 119 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 164 yd | |
| DK Fish And Chips LTD | 121 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 165 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 82 Sutton Road, Southend-on-sea | 205 yd | |
| Chick Inn | The Chick Inn, 80 Sutton Road | 226 yd | |
| Jerk Island Grill | 132 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | Co-Operative, 53 - 57 Sutton Road | 165 yd | |
| Randells Food And Wine | 71 - 73 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 260 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods, 3B Greyhound Way | 297 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, 3C Greyhound Way | 297 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, 3D Greyhound Way | 297 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (Southend) UNIT F46 UNIT F46 CHARTWELL WEST (PLAZA CENTRE) | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Sas Gym CARLTON COURT CARLTON COURT GRAINGER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 403 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southend-On-Sea) MAITLAND HOUSE MAITLAND HOUSE WARRIOR SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Alexander House (Closed) Alexander House Alexander House Victoria Avenue | 481 yd | |
| Simply Gyms Southend THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 VICTORIA AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| South East Essex College Of Arts And Technology (Closed) Carnarvon Road | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Bournemouth Park Primary Academy BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 618 yd |
| Evolve Gym Southend (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| The Locker Room CLIFFTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.