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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Southend-on-Sea is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 295,310. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
295,310 Population 18,319/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,774 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,774 median income, 6.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$406,772 home value, $1,319/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population295,310
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density18,319/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,774
Per Capita$52,774
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

C
Home Value$406,772
Rent$1,319
Ownership61.9%
Housing Units118,124

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+44.5%

Community

Population295,310
Population Density18,319 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates51.5378°, 0.7143°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$52,774
Median Age41.7 years

About Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 295,310. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Southend-on-Sea has a population of 295,310 with a density of 18,319 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles. The median age is 41.7 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly Asian (7.9%), with 6.1% White, 1.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.8% of residents. 3.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

295,310
Total Population
18,319
People / sq mi
41.7yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
16.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.8%
18% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 7.2%

Social Characteristics

Southend-on-Sea vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Southend-on-Sea is $52,774, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,774 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,015, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 243 business establishments, including 82 restaurants. 33.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Southend-on-Sea vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,774
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,774
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)243

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare21
Retail8

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone39.8%
Public Transit8.8%
Work from Home33.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Southend-on-Sea is $406,772, 44% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,319 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 61.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 118,124 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$406,772
44% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,319
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.9%
Owner-Occupied61.9%
Renter-Occupied38.1%
Housing Units118,124

Property Tax

Climate in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -2.4° / 11.9° 58.5
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -0.8° / 13.6° 58.5
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 0.3° / 16° 55.9
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 0.7° / 17.6° 33.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 4.6° / 21.1° 45.2
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 8.5° / 25.8° 59.6
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 10.7° / 28.2° 52.2
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.8° / 27.3° 49.9
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 7.5° / 25.7° 58.6
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 5° / 19.7° 100.2
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 0.6° / 15.4° 78.6
Dec 6.4°C / 43°F -0.6° / 12.8° 83.1
Southend-on-Sea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²)
Population Density18,319/sq mi
Coordinates51.5378°N, 0.7143°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 54 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 94 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 99 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 128 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 75 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 120 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 57 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 131 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 57 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 111 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 79 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 140 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 119 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 145 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 101 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 101 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 128 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 140 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 88 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m 84 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Southend-on-Sea has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school. 21 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
19% below United Kingdom avg
High School+44.5%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density18,319/sq mi
Total Area16.1 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants82
Retail Stores8

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone39.8%
Public Transit8.8%
Work from Home33.4%

Colleges & Universities in Southend-on-Sea

Institution Type Founded Website
ACL Adult Learning Centre College Visit →
Adult Community Learning College
Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus University
Anglia Ruskin University, Writtle Campus University Visit →
Challenger Centre College
Chelmsford College - Moulsham Street Campus College Visit →
Chelmsford College Princes Road Campus College Visit →
Ifield Smile College
KITE College College Visit →
LINK19 College College Visit →
MidKent College Gillingham Campus College Visit →
North Kent College Gravesend Campus College
North West Kent College College
Performers College College
Sheppey College College
Sittingbourne College College
South Essex College Stephenson Road Campus College Visit →
South Essex College, Thurrock Campus College
South Essex College: Southend Main Campus College Visit →
Southend Adult Community College College Visit →
The Friary College
University of Essex University Visit →
University of Essex University
University of Essex, Southend Campus University
University of Greenwich/University of Kent Medway Campus University
University of Kent - Medway Campus University
USP College, Palmer's Campus College Visit →
USP Seevic Campus College Visit →
Writtle School of Design University
XTEND Digital Campus College Visit →

Schools in Southend-on-Sea

102+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Southend YMCA Community School
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Holt Farm Junior School
Holt Farm Infant School
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Leigh Beck Junior School
The Sweyne Park School
Westcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
West Leigh Infant and Junior School s
Belfairs Academy
Temple Sutton Primary School
St Mary's Prittlewell CofE Primary School
Southend YMCA Community School
Southend High School for Boys
Sutton House Academy
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Great Wakering Primary Academy
Cecil Jones Academy
Lift Westerings
Lift Hockley
Edward Francis Primary School
Castle View School
William Read Primary Academy
The Cornelius Vermuyden School
Lubbins Park Primary Academy & Nursery School
Winter Gardens Academy
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Kingsdown School
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
The Eastwood Academy
Waterman Primary School
The King John School
Lift Greensward
Heycroft Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School
Lift Plumberow
St. Thomas More High School
Fairways Primary School
Friars Primary School and Nursery
Edward's Hall Schools
St James Church of England Primary Academy
Lancaster School
Chase High School
Grove Wood Primary School
St Bernard's High School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
The St Christopher School
Wyburns Primary School
Westwood Academy
Glebe Primary School
Darlinghurst Academy
Southend High School for Girls
Southchurch High School
The FitzWimarc School
Hinguar Community Primary School
Shoeburyness High School
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Bournes Green Infant School
Bournes Green Junior School
Thorpe Hall School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Greenways Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
St Nicholas School
Bournemouth Park Academy
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Earls Hall Primary School
The Westborough School
Chalkwell Hall Infant and Junior School s
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Crowstone Preparatory School
Saint Pierre School
St. Michael's School
Leigh North Street Primary School
Leigh Academy Peninsula East
Blenheim Primary School
West Leigh Infant School
West Leigh Junior School
Hadleigh Junior School
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Lift Ashingdon
The King Edmund School
Canewdon Church of England Primary School
Thundersley Primary School
Cedar Hall School
The Deanes
Rayleigh Primary School
Rochford Primary and Nursery School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Stambridge Primary School
Barling Magna Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
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Radio Stations near Southend-on-Sea

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
ABC Oldies Radio MP3 320 kbps
BBC Essex UNKNOWN
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline North AAC+ 52 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
West Kent Radio MP3 170 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Zero Radio MP3 128 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 MP3 256 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback MP3 128 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) AAC+ 48 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Stomp Radio MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio MP3 192 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Colin Mogagabe MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Southend-on-Sea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Cart and Wagon Shed
Castle Point Transport Museum
Clifftown Telephone Museum
Combined Military Services Museum
Dutch Cottage Museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Eastchurch Aviation Museum
Essex Police Museum
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Guildhall Museum
Leigh Heritage Centre
Mangapp's Farm
Mersea Island Museum
Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum
Museum in the Park
Peter Edwards Library & Museum
Prittlewell Priory
Queenborough Guildhall Museum
Radio Caroline Ross Revenge
RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group
Royal Engineers Museum
Sandford Mill Museum
Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
Southchurch Hall
Southend Central Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Southend Pier Museum
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum
The Bay Museum
The Museum of Power

Libraries in Southend-on-Sea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARU Library0.0
Boughton Library0.0
Broomfield Library0.0
Burnham-on-Crouch Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Chelmsford Central Library0.0
Danbury Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Galleywood Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Great Baddow Library0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Great Wakering Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Hatfield Peverel Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Maldon Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Minster-in-Sheppey Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Queenborough Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Sheerness Library0.0
Sittingbourne Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
South Woodham Ferrers Library0.0
Southchurch Library0.0
Southminster Libary0.0
Springfield Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Thomas Plume's Library0.0
Thorpedene Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
West Mersea Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Wickham Bishops Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Southend-on-Sea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boot Sale
Chelmsford Market
Leysdown Market
Rayleigh Lanes
Rochester Christmas Market

Hotels in Southend-on-Sea

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palace Hotel
The Hope Hotel
The Last Post
Travelodge

Restaurants in Southend-on-Sea

30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASK Italian
Buddha Belly Thai
Cafe Luigi
Cafe Rebecca
Deshi Grille
Fermento
Istambul
La Petite Petanque
Molo Lounge
Moonlight
Namaste Village
Nando's
Oliver's On The Beach
PizzaExpress
Punjab Grill
Rafaello's
Robins Pie & Mash
Salsa Tapas & Grill
San Fairie Ann
Sell Fish
Sokuri
The Mews
The Rose Restaurant
The Royal Hotel
Tuk Tuk
Udom
Wagamama
Wings
Ye Olde Chippy
Zinnia

Cafes in Southend-on-Sea

38 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beaches
Black & Red
Buns Bros.
Cafe Munchies
Caffè Nero
Chakti Lounge
Costa
Costa
Cosy
Crème Crazy
Il Pescatore
Imperial Lounge
Jamie and Jimmy's
Lena's Cafe
Maxwells
Mooboo
Muffin Break
Nagawa
Offshore
Patisserie Valerie
Pebbles
Pulp Kitchen
Roberto's
Sababa
Sands by the Sea
SAVS Community Centre & Cafe
Southend Vinyard
Starbucks
Starbucks
Sutton Cafe
The Boat House Fish & Chips
The Corner House
The Novel Coffee Shop
The Remedy Teashop
Three Shells
Tomassi's
Utopia Coffee Lounge
Waterfront Cafe

Cinemas in Southend-on-Sea

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Odeon

Theme Parks in Southend-on-Sea

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adventure Island

Clinics in Southend-on-Sea

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blackberry Clinic
Hey Baby

Dentists in Southend-on-Sea

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conservation Dental Centre
Royal Mews Dental Practice
Tooth Club

Train Stations in Southend-on-Sea

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pier Head
Prittlewell
Shore
Southend Central
Southend Cliff Lift (Bottom)
Southend Cliff Lift (Top)
Southend Victoria

Bus Stations in Southend-on-Sea

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Southend Travel Centre

Banks in Southend-on-Sea

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Metro Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Santander
The Co-operative Bank

Shopping Malls in Southend-on-Sea

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Victoria

Gyms in Southend-on-Sea

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitter Body Ladies

Breweries in Southend-on-Sea

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd
Crouch Vale Brewery
Crouch Vale Brewery
Mad Cat Brewery
Maldon Brewing Co
Mersea Island Brewery
Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd
Nelson Brewery
Wibblers Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Southend-on-Sea

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Ski Resorts Near Southend-on-Sea

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Southend-on-Sea

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Wattisham AirfieldMedium Airport
Acton Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Barcombe-North AirstripSmall Airport
Barling AirfieldSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Blooms Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bonnington AirstripSmall Airport
Bradleys Lawn AirstripSmall Airport
Brickwall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Brown Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Chalksole Green AirstripSmall Airport
Challock AirfieldSmall Airport
Channel Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Chelworth House AirstripSmall Airport
Churchlands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Clacton AirfieldSmall Airport
Clees Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Clipgate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Crockham Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
Crosbie Field ULSmall Airport
Crowfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Danehill AirstripSmall Airport
Deanland Lewes AirfieldSmall Airport
Debach AirfieldSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Earls Colne AirfieldSmall Airport
East Haxted Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Egerton AirfieldSmall Airport
Elmsett AirfieldSmall Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fowlmere AirfieldSmall Airport
Fridd Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Frinsted AirstripSmall Airport
Gerpins Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Great Ashfield AirstripSmall Airport
Great Oakley AirfieldSmall Airport
Hamilton Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Southend-on-Sea

22 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
All Hallows Post Office
Belfairs Post Office
Bournes Green Post Office
Canewdon Post Office
Canvey Village Post Office
Canvey-On-Sea Post Office
Eastbourne Grove Post Office
Eastwood Boulevard Post Office
Great Wakering Post Office
Hawkwell Post Office
Hockley Post Office
Isle Of Grain Post Office
London Road 1761 Post Office
Lonsdale Road Post Office
Martins
Rayleigh Post Office
Southend-on-Sea Post Office
Southend-on-Sea Post Office
The Print Centre and Westcliff Post Office
The Renown Post Office
Thorpe Bay Post Office
Woodgrange Drive Post Office

Treatment Centers in Southend-on-Sea

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blackberry Clinic
Hey Baby
Perry Clayman Project
Thorpdene clinic

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Southend-on-Sea

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Canterbury Cathedral
Saint Martin's Church

Churches & Religious Organizations in Southend-on-Sea

111 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
All Saints, Barling Magna
All Saints, Prittlewell
All Saints, Prittlewell
All Saints, South Fambridge
All Saints, Sutton w Shopland
Ashingdon United Free Church
Avenue Road Baptist Church
Belfairs Methodist Church
Bramerton Road Community Church
Canewdon Congregational Church
Canvey Island Baptist Church
Canvey Island Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Wittness
Canvey Methodist Church
Christ Church
Christ Church, Southchurch
Clarence Road Baptist Church
Clarence Road Baptist Church
Coleman Street Chapel
Coleman Street Chapel
Crowstone St George's United Reformed Church
Daws Heath Evangelical Church
Earls Hall Baptist Church
Eastwood Baptist Church
Eastwood Evangelical Church
Emmanuel, Hawkwell
Friars Baptist Church
Garrison Church of St Peter and St Paul
Greek Orthodox Church of St Barbaras, St Phanourios, and St Paul
Grovewood Church
Hawkwell Baptist Church
Highlands Methodist Church
Hockley Evangelical Church
Holy Trinity, Rayleigh
Holy Trinity, Southchurch
Leigh Elm Church
Leigh Road Baptist Church
Leigh Wesley
New Road Methodist Church
Our Lady Help of Christians & St Helen's Catholic Church
Our Lady of Lourdes & St Joseph
Our Lady Of Ransom
Providence Baptist Church
Rayleigh Evangelical Church
Rayleigh Methodist Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Saint Andrew's, South Shoebury
Saint Clements
Saint Luke's, Prittlewell
Saint Mary the Virgin
Saint Nicholas, Canewdon
Saint Peter and Saint Pauls, Hockley
Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church
Southend-on-Sea Evangelical Church
Southend-on-Sea Evangelical Church
Southend-on-Sea New Church
Southend-on-Sea New Church
St Aidans, Leigh on Sea
St Alban's, Westcliff
St Andrews, Ashingdon
St Andrews, Rochford
St Andrews, Westcliff
St Anne, Canvey Island
St Augustine, Thorpe Bay
St Barnabas, Hadleigh
St Cedds, Westcliff
St David's, Eastwod
St Gregory's Catholic Church
St James
St James the Great, Leigh on Sea
St James the Less, Hadleigh
St John Fisher Catholic Church
St John the Baptist, Southend Church
St John the Baptist, Southend Church
St Lawrence and All Saints Church, Eastwood
St Margarets, Leigh-on-Sea
St Mark's, Southend
St Mark's, Southend
St Mary and All Saints, Stambridge
St Mary the Virgin, North Shoebury
St Mary's Church, Prittlewell
St Mary's, Hawkwell
St Matthews
St Matthews
St Mellitus Centre
St Mellitus Centre
St Michael and All Angels, Westcliff
St Michaels and All Angels, Daws Heath
St Nicholas, Canvey Island
St Nicholas, Great Wakering
St Peter's Catholic Church
St Peter's Paglesham
St Peters, South Shoebury
St Saviour's, Westcliff
St Stephen, Prittlewell
St Teresa of the Child Jesus RC
The Bridgewater Drive Church Hilltop Building
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army - Leigh-on-Sea
The Salvation Army - Shoeburyness
The Salvation Army - Southend Southchurch
Trinity Methodist Church
Union Congregational Church
United Methodist Church
Wesleyan Chapel
Wesleyan Chapel

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UFO Sightings
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Shipwrecks
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around Southend-on-Sea

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 54
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 19
Restaurants 82
Cafes 88
Bars 23
Supermarkets 8
Banks 17
Museums 3
Hotels 4
Parks 39
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 10

Things to See Near Southend-on-Sea

44 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (3)
  • • AA SEARCHLIGHT: S0013633
  • • HMS Beagle (remains of)
  • • Queenborough Castle
🏖️ Beaches (11)
  • • Allhallows Beach
  • • Bell Wharf Beach
  • • Cockleshell Hard
  • • Coombe Point Beach
  • • Egypt Bay Beach
  • + 6 more
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Garrison Point Fort
🛡️ Forts (3)
  • • Dummy Battery
  • • Grain Fort
  • • Slough Fort
🖼️ Galleries (3)
  • • Francesca Mafffeo Gallery
  • • Lynn Tait Gallery at the Old Foundart
  • • Old Leigh Studios
⛰️ Peaks (9)
  • • Adders Hill
  • • Barrows Hill
  • • Furze Hill
  • • Northward Hill
  • • Plumtree Hill
  • + 4 more
🏛️ Ruins (6)
  • • Cooling Radio Station
  • • Hadleigh Castle
  • • Mulberry Harbour
  • • Mulberry Harbour
  • • Rayleigh Mount
  • + 1 more
🌄 Viewpoints (8)
  • • airplane take off viewing point
  • • Beagle Viewpoint
  • • Bird Hide
  • • Half Moon Viewpoint
  • • Heronry Viewpoint
  • + 3 more

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Southend-on-Sea

Canterbury Cathedral
· inscribed 0
Saint Martin's Church
· inscribed 0

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southend-on-Sea

What is the population of Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea has a population of 295,310 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 18,319 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.7% male.

Is Southend-on-Sea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,774, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $406,772 (44% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,319 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Southend-on-Sea?

The unemployment rate in Southend-on-Sea is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,015. There are 243 business establishments in the area, including 82 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Southend-on-Sea?

The median home value in Southend-on-Sea is $406,772. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,319. The homeownership rate is 61.9%.

How are the schools in Southend-on-Sea?

27.2% of adults in Southend-on-Sea hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Southend-on-Sea?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Southend-on-Sea is 6.1% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 7.9% Asian. 92.8% of residents speak only English at home. 3.3% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.

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