Hampton Gardens is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 6RW is located in the St Laurence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hampton Gardens, Southend-on-sea, SS2 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 6RL, SS2 6NN, SS2 6RR, SS2 6RP, SS2 6RS, SS2 6RN, SS2 6QW, SS2 6NP, SS2 6NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS2 6RW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 27.5% | 35.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 50.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| 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 | 34.4% | 41.9% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 46% | 39.5% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 | 26.3% | 12.3% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 15.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 17.8% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 26.1% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 83.2% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 93.6% | 87.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 86.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampton Gardens was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.8% lower than the St Laurence average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Hampton Gardens has the lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Laurence and the 14th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Hampton Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-08 | £400,824 |
| 14 Hampton Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-08-18 | £388,382 |
| 8 Hampton Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-04-14 | £336,383 |
| 14 Hampton Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2020-10-07 | £336,764 |
| 28 Hampton Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2020-03-04 | £339,852 |
SS2 6RW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS2 6RW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School North Road , SS0 7AY | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,426 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 | 813 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Bell Hotel, Prince Avenue | 82 yd | |
| New Indya | 4 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 400 yd | |
| EKCO Sports And Social Club | Ekco Social And Sports Club, Thornford Gardens | 423 yd | |
| Priory Park Cafe Ltd | Priory Park Cafe, Priory Park | 563 yd | |
| Bake | 6 Manners Corner, Manners Way | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | 160 Priory Crescent, Southend-On-Sea | 653 yd | |
| Southend Rugby Football Club | Southend Rugby Club, Warners Bridge Sports Ground | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken | 87 - 89 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 82 yd | |
| Subway | 85 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 82 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's, 4 - 5 Earls Hall Parade | 194 yd | |
| Asian Station | 10 Earls Hall Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 194 yd | |
| China Village | 3 Earls Hall Parade, Southend-on-sea | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Coop, 109 - 121 Rochford Road | 400 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Ecko Business Park, Priory Crescent | 487 yd | |
| Sahara Liquor Store | 372 Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ekco Social And Sports Club Association THORNFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY PARK PRIORY PARK VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Prince Avenue Academy And Nursery HORNBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Earls Hall Primary School CARLTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Southend Rfc WARNERS BRIDGE PARK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Warners Bridge Park Agp WARNERS BRIDGE PARK | artificial grass pitch | 1,045 yd |
| Southend United Fc (Roots Hall) ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND VICTORIA 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.