Milbanke Close, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 8BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS3 8BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	48.1%	48.4%	0.3%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	51.9%	51.6%	-0.3%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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	30.4%	40.9%	10.5%	37.9%	3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	44%	-7.2%	44.2%	-0.2%
Separated	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	12.6%	11.1%	-1.5%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	3.4%	3.6%	0.2%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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	54%	48.4%	-5.6%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	35.1%	36.2%	1.1%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	9.1%	11.1%	2.0%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	1.4%	3.5%	2.1%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.1%	16.3%	4.2%	18.2%	-1.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.8%	14.1%	-5.7%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	29.5%	16.3%	-13.2%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	0.5%	5.7%	5.2%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	20.7%	9.1%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	21.3%	22.5%	1.2%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	5.3%	4.4%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	3.2%	1%	-2.2%	2.5%	-1.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.8%	0.6%
White	94%	93%	-1.0%	81.4%	11.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	96.5%	95.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	95.1%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0.3%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Other Europe	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.4%	37.2%	18.2%
Christian	34.1%	46.2%	-12.1%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Jewish	2.4%	0.5%	1.9%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Milbanke Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milbanke Close was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Shoeburyness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Milbanke Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Shoeburyness and the 181st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SS3 8BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Milbanke Close are based on 54 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southend-On-Sea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Milbanke Close, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 8BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS3 8BU

Average Price
£317,593

Semi-Detached
£370,590

Terraced
£294,596

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£199,587

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Milbanke Close

Average Price
£341,489

Semi-Detached
£393,968

Terraced
£308,021

Detached
£335,099

Flats/Maisonettes
£202,113

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Milbanke CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Milbanke Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£266,500	2025-09-12	£266,500
12 Milbanke Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-04-27	£288,082
4 Milbanke Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2021-05-14	£272,182
17 Milbanke Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-05-07	£311,875
15 Milbanke Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£262,500	2020-11-20	£307,482

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS3 8BU

Employment

SS3 8BU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	42
Retired	39
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Manufacturing	15
Education	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Construction	10
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Real estate activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's Catholic Primary School Eagle Way , Shoeburyness SS3 9RN	3out of 4	724 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Friars Primary School and Nursery Constable Way , Shoeburyness SS3 9XX	3out of 4	824 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS	4out of 4	1,490 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Wakering Primary Academy High Street , Great Wakering SS3 0EJ	3out of 4	1,547 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG	3out of 4	1,609 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL	3out of 4	1,499 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA	2out of 4	2,751 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ	4out of 4	3,168 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU	1out of 4	4,243 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD	- not rated	2,191 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW	- not rated	2,217 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL	3out of 4	3,487 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG	2out of 4	5,185 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Friars	15 The Renown, Constable Way	562 yd
Sushi Daily	Asda, North Shoebury Road	709 yd
Asda Cafe	Eurest, Asda	710 yd
Archies Cafe	15 Star Lane Industrial Estate, Star Lane	958 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Parsons Barn	Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness	299 yd
The Meadowlark	Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness	751 yd
Angel Inn	The Angel Inn, North Shoebury Road	816 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lazy Pickle	19 The Renown, Constable Way	550 yd
Curry Nights	11 The Renown, Constable Way	562 yd
McCoys Fish And Chips	6 Asda Centre, Frobisher Way	579 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda, North Shoebury Road		709 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Friars Primary School CONSTABLE WAY	grass pitches	686 yd
Elm Road Playing Fields WILLOW LODGE WILLOW LODGE THE WOODLANDS	grass pitches	898 yd
Shoebury Park ELM ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	966 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	165.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.