Wallace Street is in Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS3 9BQ is located in the Shoeburyness electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wallace Street, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 9BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS3 9BG, SS3 9BH, SS3 9BE, SS3 9FP, SS3 9FA, SS3 9BN, SS3 9EW, SS3 9DU, SS3 9QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS3 9BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SS3 9BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 50% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 28.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 12.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 45.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 36.1% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 25.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 12% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.7% | 19.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 95.5% | 94.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wallace Street was 164.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% higher than the Shoeburyness average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wallace Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Shoeburyness and the 95th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Wallace Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £353,500 | 2022-08-03 | £364,036 |
| 6 Wallace Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £231,500 | 2018-02-16 | £289,158 |
| 4 Wallace Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2016-12-21 | £308,715 |
| 15 Wallace Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-12-13 | £319,787 |
| 11 Wallace Street, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2016-08-24 | £312,827 |
SS3 9BQ 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Friars Primary School and Nursery Constable Way , Shoeburyness SS3 9XX | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinguar Community Primary School New Garrison Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9FE | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpedene Primary School Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,532 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 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 5,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGL Homecare | 1 - 7 Campfield Road, Shoeburyness | 316 yd | |
| Queen Bees Tearoom | 18 High Street, Shoeburyness | 461 yd | |
| Khan Tandoori Restaurant | 16 High Street, Shoeburyness | 473 yd | |
| Shoebury Cafe | 89 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 735 yd | |
| The Four Seasons | 95 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness Hotel | 1 High Street, Shoeburyness | 442 yd | |
| The Old Garrison | Old Garrison Public House, Campfield Road | 542 yd | |
| Shoebury Conservative Club | Shoeburyness Conservative Club, 86 Ness Road | 816 yd | |
| The Meadowlark | Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok King Express | Unit 7, Imperial Park Trading Estate | 571 yd | |
| Shoebury Chinese Takeaway | 87 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 735 yd | |
| The Sweet Spot (Shoeburyness) | 51 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 782 yd | |
| Kebabs R Us | 73 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 786 yd | |
| Chinese 2 Night | Master Chef, 79 Ness Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Units 1 To 5, Campfield Road | 352 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Evolution House, 10 - 11 New Garrison Road | 638 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 99 - 101 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 733 yd | |
| The Co-Operative West Road | 83 - 87 West Road, Shoeburyness | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Road Playing Fields WILLOW LODGE WILLOW LODGE THE WOODLANDS | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Shoebury Park ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Friars Primary School CONSTABLE WAY | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Shoebury Garrison Ground THE PAVILIONS | grass pitches | 782 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 | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.