Area Information for Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ

Summary Back to Top

Whitegate Road in Southend-On-Sea is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Milton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Southend East and Rochford. This page combines information for the address Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SS1 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 SS1 2LQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southend-on-Sea
Ward Milton
Constituency Southend East and Rochford * 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 Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ:

Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LH
Tylers Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AW
Tylers Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AP
Tylers Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2BA
Tylers Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2BB
Tylers Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2BE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SS1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ 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 (39 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 39 property sales in Whitegate Road 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 Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 3
Semi-Detached 15
Terraced 43
Flat (Purpose-Built) 25
Flat (Converted) 75
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Residence in Commercial Building 9
Total 173
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 56% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 24
Owned with Mortgage 36
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 11
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 91
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 170

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 66
Two People 51
Three People 21
Four People 20
Five People 3
Six People 3
Seven People 4
8+ People 1
Total 169

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 66
Family Household 89
Other Household 13
Total 168

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 63
Deprived In One Dimension 60
Deprived In Two Dimensions 34
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 170

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 East and Rochford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 196
Female 198
Total 394

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 25
5-9 23
10-14 22
15-19 13
20-24 30
25-29 35
30-34 44
35-39 30
40-44 29
45-49 28
50-54 26
55-59 32
60-64 24
65-69 13
70-74 5
75-79 6
80-84 7
85+ 1
Total 393

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SS1 2LQ 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 164
Married 94
Separated 12
Divorced 33
Widowed 15
Total 318

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 163
Good 157
Fair 50
Bad 18
Very Bad 7
Total 395

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) 116
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 48
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 50
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 30
No GCSEs or Equivalent 56
Other 7
Total 318

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 65% so.

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 255
Mixed Ethnicity 26
Indian 18
Pakistani 14
Bangladeshi 14
Chinese 12
Other Asian 10
Black African 26
Black Caribbean 7
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 1
Other 14
Total 399

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 264
European Union 47
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 22
Middle East and Asia 46
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Total 392

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 264
10+ Years 85
5-10 Years 23
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 12
Total 394

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 SS1 2LQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 55
United Kingdom 251
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 62
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 13
North America or Caribbean 2

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 154
Christian 162
Buddhist 9
Hindu 12
Jewish 0
Muslim 26
Sikh 0
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 27
Total 395

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

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 132
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 37
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 25
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 14
Retired 27
Looking After Home or Family 21
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 14
Total 317

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 21
Professional Occupations 36
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 18
Skilled Trades Occupations 14
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 24
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 32
Total 199

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 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 70
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 26
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 36
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 20
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 50
Semi-Routine Occupation 37
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 30
Full-time Student 14
Total 318

Policing and Crime (502) Back to Top

Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ is within the Southend Central policing neighbourhood, under the Essex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 502 crimes were reported within half a mile of SS1 2LQ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 502 crimes committed near Whitegate Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Southend Central
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 SS1 2LQ. 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 SS1 2LQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ. The nearest railway station is Southend Central, approximately 290 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Southend Central 290 yards
Southend Victoria 510 yards
Southend East 0.7 miles
Prittlewell 0.9 miles
Westcliff 1 mile
Chalkwell 1.9 miles
Thorpe Bay 2 miles
Southend Airport 2.2 miles
Rochford 3.1 miles
Leigh-on-Sea 3.2 miles
Shoeburyness 3.5 miles
Hockley 5.1 miles
Rayleigh 6.1 miles
Benfleet 6.6 miles
Sheerness-on-Sea 7 miles
Althorne (Essex) 7.8 miles
North Fambridge 7.8 miles
Burnham-on-Crouch 7.9 miles
Queenborough 8.6 miles
Battlesbridge 8.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ. The nearest is Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery, approximately 410 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery 410 yards
    
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 850 yards
    
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 0.5 miles
    
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Helen's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Bournemouth Park Academy 0.6 miles
    
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles
    
The Westborough School 0.9 miles
    
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery 1.1 miles
    
Hamstel Junior School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ. The nearest is St Bernard's High School, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Bernard's High School 0.7 miles
    
Victory Park Academy 1 mile
    
Southend High School for Girls 1.3 miles
    
Cecil Jones Academy 1.3 miles
    
Southend High School for Boys 1.4 miles
    
Chase High School 1.5 miles
    
Southchurch High School 1.5 miles
    
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy 2.2 miles
    
St Thomas More High School 2.2 miles
    
Westcliff High School for Girls 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ. The nearest is Warrior Square Surgery, approximately 210 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ. The nearest is Southend Dental Care, approximately 280 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 Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ. The nearest is Southend Private Hospital, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Southend Private Hospital 1.1 miles
Spire Wellesley Hospital 1.2 miles
Southend Hospital 1.6 miles
The Chartwell Hospital 3.4 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Whitegate Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2LQ. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Southend, approximately 200 yards 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 SS1 2LQ

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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