Southend-on-Sea Demographic
Latest official statistics for Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in East of England, home to 185,256 residents with a density of 4,445 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 6.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.7 years (1.0 above) the UK average.
Population185,256▲ 2,485 (1.4%)
Area42 km²
Density4,445
Median Age41.7+1.0 on UK avg age
Female94,99851.3%
Male90,25848.7%
Births1,7841.0%
Deaths1,9171.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 6.3%
Religion share in Southend-on-Sea
Ethnic official statistics in Southend-on-Sea
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 87.4% |
Asian | 5.5% |
Mixed | 3.1% |
Black | 2.9% |
Other Group | 1.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Southend-on-Sea
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 41.6% |
Never Married | 38.5% |
Divorced | 10.9% |
Widowed | 6.4% |
Separated | 2.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Southend-on-Sea
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 61.3% |
Private Rented | 26.5% |
Social Rented | 11.5% |
Shared Ownership | 0.6% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Southend-on-Sea
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 81.6% |
Disabled Limited | 10.6% |
Disabled Lot | 7.8% |
| Total | 100% |