Area Information for The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU

Summary Back to Top

The Ridgeway in Westcliff-On-Sea is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Chalkwell ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Southend West and Leigh. This page combines information for the address The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SS0 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SS0 8NU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southend-on-Sea
Ward Chalkwell
Constituency Southend West and Leigh * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU:

Ridgeway Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8PZ
Leas Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8JL
The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8PY
Leas Close, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8JN
Ridgeway Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NY
Esplanade Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8JR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SS0 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (42 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 42 property sales in The Ridgeway since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 63
Semi-Detached 40
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 3
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Commercial Building 7
Total 120
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 62
Owned with Mortgage 39
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 118

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 26
Two People 42
Three People 25
Four People 23
Five People 1
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 118

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 26
Family Household 84
Other Household 7
Total 117

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 74
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 3
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 118

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Southend West and Leigh constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 133
Female 153
Total 286

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 12
10-14 13
15-19 22
20-24 9
25-29 15
30-34 8
35-39 23
40-44 13
45-49 17
50-54 26
55-59 24
60-64 18
65-69 21
70-74 15
75-79 17
80-84 10
85+ 11
Total 285

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SS0 8NU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 68
Married 147
Separated 3
Divorced 14
Widowed 12
Total 244

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 158
Good 93
Fair 29
Bad 4
Very Bad 5
Total 289

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 109
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 40
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 41
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
No GCSEs or Equivalent 18
Other 2
Total 244

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 92% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 266
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 10
Other Asian 2
Black Caribbean 1
Arab 1
Other 2
Total 289

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 263
European Union 9
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 8
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 287

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 263
10+ Years 20
5-10 Years 5
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 289

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SS0 8NU.

Passport(s) Held
None 11
United Kingdom 268
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 114
Christian 136
Buddhist 0
Hindu 7
Jewish 12
Muslim 4
Sikh 2
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 14
Total 289

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Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Chalkwell ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 29% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 82
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 18
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 23
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 15
Retired 70
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 6
Total 241

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 44
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 20
Skilled Trades Occupations 4
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 129

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 64
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 73
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 33
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 20
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 12
Semi-Routine Occupation 8
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 12
Full-time Student 15
Total 246

Policing and Crime Back to Top

The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU is within the Westcliff policing neighbourhood, under the Essex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near The Ridgeway
Neighbourhood Team Address Westcliff
Force Website: https://www.essex.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to SS0 8NU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SS0 8NU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU. The nearest railway station is Chalkwell, approximately 320 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Chalkwell 320 yards
Westcliff 0.7 miles
Leigh-on-Sea 1.5 miles
Southend Victoria 1.6 miles
Southend Central 1.6 miles
Prittlewell 1.7 miles
Southend Airport 2.4 miles
Southend East 2.5 miles
Rochford 3.2 miles
Thorpe Bay 3.7 miles
Hockley 4.5 miles
Rayleigh 4.7 miles
Benfleet 4.9 miles
Shoeburyness 5.2 miles
Pitsea 7.4 miles
Battlesbridge 7.6 miles
North Fambridge 7.6 miles
Sheerness-on-Sea 7.7 miles
South Woodham Ferrers 8.2 miles
Althorne (Essex) 8.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU. The nearest is Chalkwell Hall Infant School, approximately 870 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Chalkwell Hall Infant School 870 yards
    
Chalkwell Hall Junior School 870 yards
    
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Leigh North Street Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Darlinghurst Academy 0.9 miles
    
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery 1.1 miles
    
The Westborough School 1.1 miles
    
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 1.2 miles
    
St Helen's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles
    
West Leigh Infant School 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU. The nearest is Westcliff High School for Boys Academy, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy 0.9 miles
    
Westcliff High School for Girls 1 mile
    
St Bernard's High School 1 mile
    
St Thomas More High School 1.1 miles
    
Chase High School 1.1 miles
    
Southend High School for Boys 1.3 miles
    
Belfairs Academy 1.7 miles
    
The Eastwood Academy 1.7 miles
    
Victory Park Academy 2.2 miles
    
Cecil Jones Academy 2.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU. The nearest is Leigh Road Surgery, approximately 640 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Leigh Road Surgery 640 yards
The Valkyrie Surgery 0.7 miles
The Pall Mall Surgery 0.7 miles
Dr Bekas Medical Centre 0.8 miles
Dr F Khan Carnavon Road Surgery 1.2 miles
Dr Navin Kumar 1.2 miles
West Road Surgery 1.2 miles
The Leigh Surgery 1.4 miles
Southend Medical Centre 1.5 miles
Dr Sooriakumaran 1.6 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU. The nearest is Chalkwell Dental Partnership, approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest hospitals to The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU. The nearest is Southend Hospital, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Southend Hospital 1.2 miles
Southend Private Hospital 1.3 miles
The Chartwell Hospital 1.7 miles
Spire Wellesley Hospital 2.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NU. The nearest is Marina King Optometrists, approximately half a mile away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in SS0 8NU

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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