Hampton Close is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 6RY 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 Close, Southend-on-sea, SS2 6RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 6RT, SS2 6RX, SS2 6RU, SS2 6SA, SS2 6RS, SS2 6SP, SS2 6RN, SS2 6RZ, SS2 6RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS2 6RY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 46.2% | 47.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52.7% | -1.1% | 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 | 28.8% | 32.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 46.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 44.4% | 49.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 20.2% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 25.1% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88% | 82.7% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 93.5% | 82.4% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 10.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 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 | 93.5% | 82.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampton Close was 48.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the St Laurence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hampton Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Laurence and the 226th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hampton Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,500 | 2024-12-16 | £258,465 |
| 4 Hampton Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-07-14 | £308,871 |
| 2 Hampton Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-09-22 | £285,122 |
| 7 Hampton Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-03-31 | £271,242 |
| 1 Hampton Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-09-20 | £311,933 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School North Road , SS0 7AY | 3out of 4 | 2,244 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 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 2,361 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 | 2,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,047 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 | 1,600 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 2,285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Indya | 4 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 160 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Bell Hotel, Prince Avenue | 221 yd | |
| EKCO Sports And Social Club | Ekco Social And Sports Club, Thornford Gardens | 467 yd | |
| Bake | 6 Manners Corner, Manners Way | 513 yd | |
| Thegarden@lifestreams/ Lifestreams Community Fridge | 213 Manners Way, Southend-on-sea | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon King | 160 Priory Crescent, Southend-On-Sea | 870 yd | |
| Southend Rugby Football Club | Southend Rugby Club, Warners Bridge Sports Ground | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab 2000 | 2 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 160 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 87 - 89 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 221 yd | |
| Subway | 85 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 221 yd | |
| Love Thai | 128 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-sea | 246 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's, 4 - 5 Earls Hall Parade | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Coop, 109 - 121 Rochford Road | 160 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Ecko Business Park, Priory Crescent | 706 yd | |
| Tesco | Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Avenue Academy And Nursery HORNBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Ekco Social And Sports Club Association THORNFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Earls Hall Primary School CARLTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Southend Rfc WARNERS BRIDGE PARK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY PARK PRIORY PARK VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Warners Bridge Park Agp WARNERS BRIDGE PARK | artificial grass pitch | 970 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.