Poole Way is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 6AX is located in the St Laurence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poole Way, Southend-on-sea, SS2 6AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 6AY, SS2 6BQ, SS2 6BT, SS2 6BH, SS2 6DJ, SS2 6BY, SS2 5LR, SS2 6AW, SS2 6BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS2 6AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 54.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 47% | 45.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 27.2% | 39.7% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 41.1% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 7.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 54.3% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 9.7% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 44.3% | 20.2% | -24.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 19.1% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 28% | 16.1% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 93.2% | 84.8% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 84.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.5% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poole Way was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the St Laurence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poole Way has the 17th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Laurence and the 227th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Poole Way, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-03 | £323,333 |
| 5 Poole Way, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2021-02-05 | £332,186 |
| 2 Poole Way, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-05-29 | £329,499 |
| 6 Poole Way, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, a newly built property | £272,995 | 2018-01-29 | £332,252 |
| 9 Poole Way, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, a newly built property | £279,995 | 2018-01-26 | £340,772 |
SS2 6AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 197 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Hornby Avenue , SS0 0LG | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Sutton Primary School Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BA | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Adolescent Unit Rochford Hospital , Union Lane SS4 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKCO Sports And Social Club | Ekco Social And Sports Club, Thornford Gardens | 323 yd | |
| St Anns Builders Merchants | St Anns Manufacturing Co Ltd, Bentalls Close | 607 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Bell Hotel, Prince Avenue | 611 yd | |
| Temple Farm Cafe | Temple Cafe, 15A Craftsmans Square | 671 yd | |
| Bake | 6 Manners Corner, Manners Way | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | 160 Priory Crescent, Southend-On-Sea | 278 yd | |
| Southend Rugby Football Club | Southend Rugby Club, Warners Bridge Sports Ground | 690 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Public House, 108 East Street | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Village | 3 Earls Hall Parade, Southend-on-sea | 509 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's, 4 - 5 Earls Hall Parade | 526 yd | |
| Asian Station | 10 Earls Hall Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 526 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 87 - 89 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 611 yd | |
| Subway | 85 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Ecko Business Park, Priory Crescent | 215 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Coop, 109 - 121 Rochford Road | 846 yd | |
| Sahara Liquor Store | 372 Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ekco Social And Sports Club Association THORNFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY PARK PRIORY PARK VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Southend Rfc WARNERS BRIDGE PARK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Victory Sports Ground Sutton Road | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Warners Bridge Park Agp WARNERS BRIDGE PARK | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| Jones Memorial Ground EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| Cecil Jones Academy Playing Fields EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Prince Avenue Academy And Nursery HORNBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 93.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.