Is Southend-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Southend-on-Sea older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea? What is the claimant count in Southend-on-Sea and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Southend-on-Sea Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Southend-on-Sea residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Southend-on-Sea to the national average for England.
| Level | Milton | England |
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| No Qualifications | 18.53% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 10.48% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.94% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.93% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 18.06% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 31.11% | 33.92% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Southend-on-Sea either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 40.7 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 59.3 of Southend-on-Sea residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Milton (Southend-on-Sea) | 40.7% | 59.3% |
| Southend-on-Sea | 61.3% | 38.7% |
| East | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Southend-on-Sea has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Southend-on-Sea compared to other wards in Southend-on-Sea
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Eastwood Park | 83.29% | 16.71% |
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| 2 | Thorpe (Southend-on-Sea) | 82.1% | 17.9% |
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| 3 | West Leigh | 80.84% | 19.16% |
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| 4 | Belfairs | 76.38% | 23.62% |
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| 5 | St Laurence | 70.94% | 29.06% |
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| 6 | West Shoebury | 69.71% | 30.29% |
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| 7 | Prittlewell | 68.49% | 31.51% |
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| 8 | Blenheim Park | 67.68% | 32.32% |
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| 9 | Leigh | 66.42% | 33.58% |
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| 10 | Southchurch | 63.7% | 36.3% |
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| 11 | St. Luke's (Southend-on-Sea) | 63.33% | 36.67% |
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| 12 | Chalkwell (Southend-on-Sea) | 58.61% | 41.39% |
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| 13 | Westborough (Southend-on-Sea) | 57.24% | 42.76% |
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| 14 | Shoeburyness | 56.78% | 43.22% |
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| 15 | Milton (Southend-on-Sea) | 40.7% | 59.3% |
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| 16 | Victoria (Southend-on-Sea) | 33.93% | 66.07% |
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| 17 | Kursaal | 33.22% | 66.78% |
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Southend-on-Sea is ranked 15 out of 17 wards in Southend-on-Sea for the percentage of home owners.Southend-on-Sea Health Statistics
Milton has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Milton (Southend-on-Sea) | 44.53% | 34.7% | 14.85% | 4.73% | 1.2% |
| Southend-on-Sea | 46.7% | 34.39% | 13.34% | 4.31% | 1.26% |
| East | 48.28% | 34.64% | 12.5% | 3.58% | 1% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Southend-on-Sea changed since 2011?
Southend-on-Sea residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.89% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 45.11% | 35.09% | 14.06% | 4.48% | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 46.7% | 34.39% | 13.34% | 4.31% | 1.26% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Southend-on-Sea & Southend-on-Sea Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Southend-on-Sea in the Southend-on-Sea local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Milton (Southend-on-Sea) | 76.77% | 23.23% |
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| Southend-on-Sea | 87.5% | 12.5% |
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| East | 85.09% | 14.91% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Southend-on-Sea compared to other wards in Southend-on-Sea
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Milton | 76.77% | 23.23% |
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| 2 | Victoria | 76.84% | 23.16% |
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| 3 | Westborough | 80.84% | 19.16% |
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| 4 | Kursaal | 81.15% | 18.85% |
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| 5 | Prittlewell | 84.52% | 15.48% |
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| 6 | Chalkwell | 86.75% | 13.25% |
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| 7 | St. Luke's | 88.34% | 11.66% |
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| 8 | Southchurch | 89.77% | 10.23% |
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| 9 | St Laurence | 90.31% | 9.69% |
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| 10 | Thorpe | 90.9% | 9.1% |
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| 11 | Blenheim Park | 90.97% | 9.03% |
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| 12 | West Shoebury | 91.33% | 8.67% |
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| 13 | Leigh | 92.09% | 7.91% |
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| 14 | Shoeburyness | 92.44% | 7.56% |
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| 15 | Belfairs | 93.57% | 6.43% |
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| 16 | West Leigh | 93.93% | 6.07% |
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| 17 | Eastwood Park | 94.32% | 5.68% |
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';Southend-on-Sea is ranked 1 out of 17 wards in Southend-on-Sea for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Southend-on-Sea Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Milton.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Southend-on-Sea?
The largest employment sector in Southend-on-Sea is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 17.92% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.64% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.62% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 12.08% |
| Elementary Occupations | 11.24% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.16% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.07% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 6.35% |
Southend-on-Sea Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Southend-on-Sea.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Southend-on-Sea | 4.3% | -0.7% |
| East of England | 3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 55.14% |
| In Part-Time Work | 24.8% |
| Unemployed | 8.13% |
What is the population of Southend-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Southend-on-Sea including Southend-on-Sea. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Belfairs | 9665 |
| Blenheim Park | 11159 |
| Chalkwell | 10398 |
| Eastwood Park | 9425 |
| Kursaal | 12215 |
| Leigh | 10288 |
| Milton | 11762 |
| Prittlewell | 10724 |
| Shoeburyness | 11939 |
| Southchurch | 9977 |
| St Laurence | 10599 |
| St. Luke's | 11237 |
| Thorpe | 9281 |
| Victoria | 13025 |
| West Leigh | 9459 |
| West Shoebury | 10415 |
| Westborough | 11205 |
| Southend-on-Sea Total | 182773 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
