Watson Close, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 9PQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS3 9PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	54.4%	5.0%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	50.6%	45.6%	-5.0%	49.0%	-3.4%

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	29.5%	26.6%	-2.9%	37.9%	-11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	47%	50.9%	3.9%	44.2%	6.7%
Separated	6.9%	2.3%	-4.6%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	10.1%	15.4%	5.3%	9.1%	6.3%
Widowed	6.5%	4.7%	-1.8%	6.1%	-1.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44%	42.7%	-1.3%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	34.6%	38.5%	3.9%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	17.5%	15.3%	-2.2%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	20.7%	-7.9%	18.2%	2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	11.7%	-0.7%	9.6%	2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	18.8%	-0.6%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	6.6%	2.0%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	16.4%	6.3%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	20.7%	23.5%	2.8%	33.8%	-10.3%
Other	4.1%	2.3%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	2.5%	-0.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
White	95.3%	93.1%	-2.2%	81.4%	11.7%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	95.3%	92%	-3.3%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	0.8%	3.1%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	92.3%	-2.3%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0%	6.9%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.1%	76.7%	5.4%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.1%	37.2%	5.9%
Christian	49.6%	46.2%	3.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Watson Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watson Close was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% higher than the West Shoebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Watson Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in West Shoebury and the 249th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SS3 9PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Watson Close are based on 37 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 Watson Close, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, SS3 9PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS3 9PQ

Average Price
£379,024

Semi-Detached
£350,018

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£437,037

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Watson Close

Average Price
£385,750

Semi-Detached
£371,801

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£429,150

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Watson CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Watson Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-10-22	£348,762
11 Watson Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£362,500	2021-09-29	£406,747
9 Watson Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£292,500	2019-06-21	£360,498
11 Watson Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£306,000	2019-03-18	£377,137
14 Watson Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2018-01-12	£274,521

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS3 9PQ

Employment

SS3 9PQ 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 9PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	6
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	528 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School Eagle Way , Shoeburyness SS3 9RN	3out of 4	535 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorpedene Primary School Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP	3out of 4	657 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hinguar Community Primary School New Garrison Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9FE	3out of 4	834 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS	4out of 4	1,085 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	403 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA	2out of 4	2,337 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ	4out of 4	2,729 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU	1out of 4	4,127 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	5,254 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	2,154 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW	- not rated	2,351 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL	3out of 4	3,230 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG	2out of 4	4,968 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shoebury Youth Centre	Shoeburyness Youth Centre, Delaware Road	370 yd
Super Chef	70 - 72 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	381 yd
Mumbai Central	71 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	430 yd
The Four Seasons	95 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	497 yd
Shoebury Cafe	89 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	509 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Meadowlark	Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness	399 yd
Shoebury Conservative Club	Shoeburyness Conservative Club, 86 Ness Road	515 yd
The Old Garrison	Old Garrison Public House, Campfield Road	778 yd
Parsons Barn	Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness	930 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok King Express	Unit 7, Imperial Park Trading Estate	355 yd
Kebabs R Us	73 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	381 yd
Chinese 2 Night	Master Chef, 79 Ness Road	381 yd
Wongs Takeaway	57 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	381 yd
Nessy's	Nessys Chippy, 43 Ness Road	381 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nisa Local	99 - 101 Ness Road, Shoeburyness	511 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda, North Shoebury Road	540 yd
The Co-Operative West Road	83 - 87 West Road, Shoeburyness	578 yd
Lidl	Units 1 To 5, Campfield Road	737 yd
Sainsbury's	Evolution House, 10 - 11 New Garrison Road	769 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shoebury Park ELM ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	273 yd
Shoeburyness Leisure Centre DELAWARE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	406 yd
Shoeburyness High School CAULFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	462 yd
Elm Road Playing Fields WILLOW LODGE WILLOW LODGE THE WOODLANDS	grass pitches	1,024 yd
Friars Primary School CONSTABLE WAY	grass pitches	1,091 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	94.7%

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	52 Mbit/s
Average download speed	147.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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