Blyth Avenue is in Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS3 9NL is located in the West Shoebury 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 Blyth Avenue, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 9NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS3 9NJ, SS1 3ND, SS3 9NP, SS3 9NN, SS1 3NE, SS3 9NW, SS3 9NH, SS3 9PT, SS1 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS3 9NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.2% | 2.0% | 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 9NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 32.5% | 48.7% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 32.7% | -15.9% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 45.2% | 45.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 21.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 15.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 21.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 87.3% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 89.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blyth Avenue was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the West Shoebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blyth Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in West Shoebury and the 156th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Blyth Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-01-10 | £157,495 |
| 100 Blyth Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-01-24 | £180,720 |
| 114 Blyth Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-05-11 | £349,754 |
| 114 Blyth Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2019-11-29 | £279,625 |
| 120 Blyth Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-11-06 | £302,866 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP | - not rated | 83 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpedene Primary School Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP | - not rated | 83 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpedene Junior School Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP | - not rated | 83 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Avenue Primary School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thorpe Bay School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Community College Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,820 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Eton House School Wakering Road , SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoebury Youth Centre | Shoeburyness Youth Centre, Delaware Road | 489 yd | |
| The Smoothie Shack TB | 23 Station Road, Thorpe Bay | 494 yd | |
| Station Brew / Trattoria Verde | 2 Station Masters House, Station Road | 646 yd | |
| Masoom | 138 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay | 658 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 156 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadowlark | Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness | 1,020 yd | |
| Shoebury Conservative Club | Shoeburyness Conservative Club, 86 Ness Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lantern | 157 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay | 715 yd | |
| Dragons Den | 91 West Road, Shoeburyness | 918 yd | |
| The Raj Tandoori | 109 West Road, Shoeburyness | 918 yd | |
| West Road Fish Bar | 104A West Road, Shoeburyness | 918 yd | |
| Morley's | 98 West Road, Shoeburyness | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 162 - 164 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay | 658 yd | |
| The Co-Operative West Road | 83 - 87 West Road, Shoeburyness | 918 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, North Shoebury Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness Leisure Centre DELAWARE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 469 yd |
| Shoeburyness High School CAULFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 489 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.