Ness Road is in Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS3 9PH 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 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 9PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS3 9NT, SS3 9PJ, SS3 9PQ, SS3 9PG, SS3 9LB, SS3 9LA, SS3 9PF, SS3 9PL, SS3 9LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS3 9PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 9PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 41.5% | 46.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 29% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 15% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 32.2% | 44.4% | 12.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 31.9% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 16.3% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 26.5% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 14.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 19.5% | 6.1% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 91.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 96.1% | 91.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ness Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% lower than the West Shoebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ness Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in West Shoebury and the 251st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ness Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2014-10-24 | £191,707 |
| 6 Ness Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2011-07-29 | £198,042 |
| 6 Ness Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2000-08-31 | £169,846 |
| 6 Ness Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 1998-08-05 | £188,041 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School Richmond Avenue , Shoeburyness SS3 9LG | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpedene Primary School Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Catholic Primary School Eagle Way , Shoeburyness SS3 9RN | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinguar Community Primary School New Garrison Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9FE | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,053 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 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,178 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 | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 4,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoebury Youth Centre | Shoeburyness Youth Centre, Delaware Road | 289 yd | |
| Super Chef | 70 - 72 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 352 yd | |
| Mumbai Central | 71 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 418 yd | |
| Toasteas | 99 West Road, Shoeburyness | 469 yd | |
| The Four Seasons | 95 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadowlark | Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness | 470 yd | |
| Shoebury Conservative Club | Shoeburyness Conservative Club, 86 Ness Road | 488 yd | |
| The Old Garrison | Old Garrison Public House, Campfield Road | 792 yd | |
| Parsons Barn | Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 78 - 80 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 363 yd | |
| Kebabs R Us | 73 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 365 yd | |
| Chinese 2 Night | Master Chef, 79 Ness Road | 365 yd | |
| Wongs Takeaway | 57 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 365 yd | |
| Nessy's | Nessys Chippy, 43 Ness Road | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 99 - 101 Ness Road, Shoeburyness | 500 yd | |
| The Co-Operative West Road | 83 - 87 West Road, Shoeburyness | 517 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, North Shoebury Road | 598 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Evolution House, 10 - 11 New Garrison Road | 771 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 1 To 5, Campfield Road | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness Leisure Centre DELAWARE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| Shoebury Park ELM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Shoeburyness High School CAULFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 363 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.