High Street, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 9AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS3 9AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.7%	50.4%	-6.3%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	43.3%	49.6%	6.3%	49.0%	0.6%

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	24.7%	33.5%	8.8%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	37.4%	31%	-6.4%	44.2%	-13.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	4.7%	5.6%	0.9%	2.2%	3.4%
Divorced	16.2%	19.8%	3.6%	9.1%	10.7%
Widowed	16.2%	8.1%	-8.1%	6.1%	2.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	31%	35.4%	4.4%	48.4%	-13.0%
Good health	34.5%	32.5%	-2.0%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	23.8%	20.8%	-3.0%	12.7%	8.1%
Bad health	9.2%	9.1%	-0.1%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	1.5%	2.2%	0.7%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

In the area around SS3 9AP this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.2%	28.6%	-7.6%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	13.1%	-2.6%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	16.7%	3.9%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	4.5%	3.2%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	13.9%	5.0%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	17.4%	21.2%	3.8%	33.8%	-12.6%
Other	7.7%	2%	-5.7%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.8%	0.7%	-0.1%	3.1%	-2.4%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	96.9%	96%	-0.9%	81.4%	14.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.5% 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%	90.5%	-4.5%	83.2%	7.3%
European Union	1.9%	4.4%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	90.5%	-2.6%	83.2%	7.3%
10+ Years	0%	6.6%	6.6%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	1.1%	-3.1%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.6%	37.2%	12.4%
Christian	43.1%	46.2%	-3.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 128.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% higher than the Shoeburyness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Shoeburyness and the 133rd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

🔎 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 9AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 9/10 (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) - 8/10 (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 High Street are based on 563 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 High Street, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 9AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS3 9AP

Average Price
£250,159

Semi-Detached
£404,584

Terraced
£260,719

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£229,469

Other
£436,039

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£446,353

Semi-Detached
£371,264

Terraced
£381,780

Detached
£1,703,225

Flats/Maisonettes
£185,435

Other
£1,336,909

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 2 Olivia Heights, 54 High Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£202,000	2025-03-24	£199,918
Flat 1 Olivia Heights, 54 High Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-09-15	£139,854
58A High Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2023-02-03	£417,071
28 High Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Other, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-04-28	£441,558
Flat 3 Cannon Court, 38 High Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£195,000	2020-12-11	£210,811

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS3 9AP

Employment

SS3 9AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS3 9AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	63
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Transport and storage	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	6
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hinguar Community Primary School New Garrison Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9FE	3out of 4	740 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Friars Primary School and Nursery Constable Way , Shoeburyness SS3 9XX	3out of 4	912 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School Eagle Way , Shoeburyness SS3 9RN	3out of 4	1,016 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG	3out of 4	1,229 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thorpedene Primary School Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP	3out of 4	1,821 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,417 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA	2out of 4	3,591 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ	4out of 4	3,976 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU	1out of 4	5,380 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	3,376 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW	- not rated	3,531 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL	3out of 4	4,488 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queen Bees Tearoom	18 High Street, Shoeburyness	122 yd
Khan Tandoori Restaurant	16 High Street, Shoeburyness	139 yd
EGL Homecare	1 - 7 Campfield Road, Shoeburyness	515 yd
Shoebury Cafe	89 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	943 yd
The Four Seasons	95 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	948 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shoeburyness Hotel	1 High Street, Shoeburyness	152 yd
The Old Garrison	Old Garrison Public House, Campfield Road	642 yd
Shoebury Conservative Club	Shoeburyness Conservative Club, 86 Ness Road	1,016 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok King Express	Unit 7, Imperial Park Trading Estate	902 yd
Shoebury Chinese Takeaway	87 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	943 yd
The Sweet Spot (Shoeburyness)	51 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	1,032 yd
Kebabs R Us	73 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	1,035 yd
Chinese 2 Night	Master Chef, 79 Ness Road	1,035 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Units 1 To 5, Campfield Road	547 yd
Sainsbury's	Evolution House, 10 - 11 New Garrison Road	732 yd
Nisa Local	99 - 101 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	939 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shoebury Garrison Ground THE PAVILIONS	grass pitches	662 yd
Elm Road Playing Fields WILLOW LODGE WILLOW LODGE THE WOODLANDS	grass pitches	736 yd
Friars Primary School CONSTABLE WAY	grass pitches	990 yd
Shoebury Park ELM ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,036 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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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