Kingston Avenue is in Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS3 8TS is located in the Shoeburyness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingston Avenue, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 8TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS3 8TR, SS3 8TU, SS3 9TY, SS3 8TN, SS3 8TX, SS3 8TJ, SS3 8TL, SS3 8TY, SS3 9TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS3 8TS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 38.4% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 29.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 22.7% | 7.2% | 9.1% | 13.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 48% | 38.6% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 33% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 19.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 27.2% | 6.6% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 14.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 13.9% | -9.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 17.3% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 21.4% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 95% | 90.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 88.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Avenue was 109.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% higher than the Shoeburyness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingston Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Shoeburyness and the 160th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Kingston Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-09-29 | £405,000 |
| 11 Kingston Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2025-05-16 | £585,048 |
| 19 Kingston Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-05-10 | £406,502 |
| 24 Kingston Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-02-24 | £205,350 |
| 26 Kingston Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2022-10-27 | £190,809 |
SS3 8TS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary School and Nursery Constable Way , Shoeburyness SS3 9XX | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Wakering Primary Academy High Street , Great Wakering SS3 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournes Green Junior School Ladram Road , SS1 3PX | 4out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 4,990 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archies Cafe | 15 Star Lane Industrial Estate, Star Lane | 569 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda, North Shoebury Road | 921 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Eurest, Asda | 922 yd | |
| Golden Friars | 15 The Renown, Constable Way | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Barn | Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness | 480 yd | |
| Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, North Shoebury Road | 657 yd | |
| The Meadowlark | Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness | 1,019 yd | |
| Exhibition Inn | 241 High Street, Great Wakering | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCoys Fish And Chips | 6 Asda Centre, Frobisher Way | 778 yd | |
| Lazy Pickle | 19 The Renown, Constable Way | 931 yd | |
| Curry Nights | 11 The Renown, Constable Way | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, North Shoebury Road | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friars Primary School CONSTABLE WAY | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 156.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.