South Avenue is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 5ND is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS2 5ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 5ER, SS2 5ES, SS2 5JB, SS2 5HX, SS2 5HY, SS2 5PB, SS2 5JA, SS2 5HS, SS2 5HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS2 5ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 40.8% | 50.6% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 26.1% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 38.6% | 45.8% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 36.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 20.1% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 14.8% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 19.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.7% | 78% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 90% | 76.4% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 87.6% | 77.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Victoria average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kingscroft, 2 South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-07-06 | £110,346 |
| 4 Kingscroft, 2 South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-03-29 | £154,907 |
| 2 Kingscroft, 2 South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,750 | 2017-10-02 | £156,699 |
| 5 Kingscroft, 2 South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-12-15 | £139,055 |
| 3 Kingscroft, 2 South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-08-16 | £134,304 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School North Road , SS0 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 2,337 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 | 758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 2,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redds Cafe | 144 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 35 yd | |
| Southend Seventh Day Adventist Church | Church Hall, Southend On Sea New Church | 42 yd | |
| Seaview | 101 - 105 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 117 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 4, Greyhound Trading Park | 193 yd | |
| Sutton's Local | 72 Sutton Road, Southend-on-sea | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | The Guildford, 95 - 97 Sutton Road | 117 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | 2 Greyhound Way, Southend-On-Sea | 256 yd | |
| Entice | 3 Warrior House, 42 - 82 Southchurch Road | 499 yd | |
| Cow & Telescope | 79 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 503 yd | |
| Hero's | Ground Floor, 14 - 16 Southchurch Road | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk Island Grill | 132 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 35 yd | |
| DK Fish And Chips LTD | 121 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 117 yd | |
| Southend Square Pizza Limited | 117 - 119 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 117 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 82 Sutton Road, Southend-on-sea | 164 yd | |
| Chick Inn | The Chick Inn, 80 Sutton Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | Co-Operative, 53 - 57 Sutton Road | 117 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods, 3B Greyhound Way | 256 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, 3C Greyhound Way | 256 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, 3D Greyhound Way | 256 yd | |
| Premier Southend Convenience Store | 112 Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-On-Sea | 297 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Park Primary Academy BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 369 yd |
| Sas Gym CARLTON COURT CARLTON COURT GRAINGER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Southend) UNIT F46 UNIT F46 CHARTWELL WEST (PLAZA CENTRE) | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southend-On-Sea) MAITLAND HOUSE MAITLAND HOUSE WARRIOR SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Alexander House (Closed) Alexander House Alexander House Victoria Avenue | 702 yd | |
| South East Essex College Of Arts And Technology (Closed) Carnarvon Road | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Simply Gyms Southend THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 VICTORIA AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Evolve Gym Southend (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Southend-On-Sea Bowls Club TUNBRIDGE ROAD | indoor bowls | 891 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.