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Who lives in SS3 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SS3 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
Southend-on-Sea
Region
East of England
Population
9,141 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SS3 8

Residents
9,141
2024 estimate
Households
3,977
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 19%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.1% of residents. 19.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

SS3 8England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52% of residents are female and 48% male.

SS3 8
52%
48%
England
  • Female52%51%
  • Male48%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

41.4% of adults in SS3 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 38.3% have never married.

SS3 8England
Married or civil partnership41.4%44.7%
Never married38.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.5%9.1%
Separated2.8%2.2%
Widowed5.9%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80.6% of residents in SS3 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SS3 8
46%
35%
14%
England
  • Very good45.7%48.5%
  • Good34.9%33.7%
  • Fair14.1%12.7%
  • Bad4.3%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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