Byron Avenue is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 5HL is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Byron Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS2 5HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 5JP, SS2 5JW, SS2 5HJ, SS2 5HD, SS2 5LU, SS2 5JN, SS2 5EU, SS2 5HH, SS2 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS2 5HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 34% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 26.3% | 16.5% | -9.8% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 36.6% | 46.5% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 28.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 16.3% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around SS2 5HL this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.2% | 32.6% | -16.6% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 19.8% | 10.3% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -11.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 17.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.3% | 91% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 84.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 84.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byron Avenue was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the Victoria average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Byron Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Victoria and the 262nd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Byron Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2021-05-07 | £332,516 |
| 24 Byron Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2020-08-28 | £208,582 |
| 20 Byron Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2018-08-03 | £295,528 |
| 20 Byron Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-06-26 | £305,081 |
| 21 Byron Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2014-05-30 | £276,144 |
SS2 5HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Sutton Primary School Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BA | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulshan Tandoori | 266 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 212 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 4, Greyhound Trading Park | 309 yd | |
| Wake Cup Cafe | 307 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 318 yd | |
| Izmir Doner And Pizza | 416 Sutton Road, Southend-on-sea | 470 yd | |
| Legenddeli / Ronalds Revenge | 420 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo | 2 Greyhound Way, Southend-On-Sea | 438 yd | |
| Guildford | The Guildford, 95 - 97 Sutton Road | 567 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Public House, 108 East Street | 906 yd | |
| Cow & Telescope | 79 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 933 yd | |
| Entice | 3 Warrior House, 42 - 82 Southchurch Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty | 272 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 212 yd | |
| Aroma House | 303 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 318 yd | |
| KFC | Greyhound Trading Park, Greyhound Way | 438 yd | |
| Jerk Island Grill | 132 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 487 yd | |
| DK Fish And Chips LTD | 121 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Southend Convenience Store | 112 Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-On-Sea | 343 yd | |
| One Stop | 411 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 419 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods, 3B Greyhound Way | 438 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, 3C Greyhound Way | 438 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, 3D Greyhound Way | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Park Primary Academy BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 168 yd |
| Sas Gym CARLTON COURT CARLTON COURT GRAINGER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Cecil Jones Academy (Lower Site) (Closed) Wentworth Road | 622 yd | |
| Victory Sports Ground Sutton Road | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| South East Essex College Of Arts And Technology (Closed) Carnarvon Road | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Temple Sutton Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Southend-On-Sea Bowls Club TUNBRIDGE ROAD | indoor bowls | 921 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Southend) UNIT F46 UNIT F46 CHARTWELL WEST (PLAZA CENTRE) | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Boots And Laces Training Ground EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Simply Gyms Southend THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 VICTORIA AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.