Snakes Lane is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 6UD 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 Snakes Lane, Southend-on-sea, SS2 6UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 0JD, SS0 0JF, SS2 6UE, SS0 0JG, SS9 5UD, SS9 5TY, SS2 6UA, SS0 0JE, SS9 5UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS2 6UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47% | 49% | 2.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SS2 6UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 30% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 55% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 42% | 46.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.3% | 17.5% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 19.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 18.2% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 25.4% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 88.6% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 90.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 90.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snakes Lane was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the St Laurence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Snakes Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Laurence and the 150th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Snakes Lane, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-06-14 | £313,545 |
| 54 Snakes Lane, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2023-05-09 | £328,401 |
| 64 Snakes Lane, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-03-17 | £480,494 |
| 28 Snakes Lane, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-05-16 | £358,160 |
| 62 Snakes Lane, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-09-03 | £385,484 |
SS2 6UD 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Hornby Avenue , SS0 0LG | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 2,181 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 | 4,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Health And Fitness Centre | Snakes Lane, Eastwood | 273 yd | |
| The Elms Cafe | 21 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 648 yd | |
| The Fish Shop | 17 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 648 yd | |
| Sarah's Chocolate Kitchen Ltd | 83 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 753 yd | |
| Flavours Gelato | 155 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Fields Public House | The Strawberry Field, Thanet Grange | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Takeaway | 330 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 659 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 324 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 659 yd | |
| Loyal Toast | The Loyal Toast, Western Approaches | 670 yd | |
| KFC | Kefco House, Rochford Business Park | 717 yd | |
| Oriental Lily | 161 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Western Approaches, Eastwood | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snakes Lane Playing Field SNAKES LANE | grass pitches | 101 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Southend) SNAKES LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 169 yd |
| The Len Forge Centre EASTWOODBURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 230 yd |
| The Eastwood Academy RAYLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Heycroft Primary School BENVENUE AVENUE | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Athenaeum Club Ltd Aviation Way | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Bridgewater Drive Playing Fields COCKETHURST CLOSE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Flights Leisure (Closed) Aviation Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,074 yd |
| Eastwood Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.