Area Information for Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ

Dunster Avenue in Westcliff-On-Sea is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Blenheim Park ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Southend West and Leigh. This page combines information for the address Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ, 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 0HQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southend-on-Sea
Ward Blenheim Park
Constituency Southend West and Leigh * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 64 property sales in Dunster Avenue, SS0 0HQ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 35 crimes were reported within half a mile of SS0 0HQ - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Westcliff), and the Essex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ 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.

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 Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ:

Martock Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HH
Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0EX
Mendip Crescent, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HG
Cheddar Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HJ
Mendip Crescent, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HE
Mendip Crescent, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HL

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

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House Prices

We have found 64 property sales in Dunster Avenue 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

The area containing Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 5
Semi-Detached 40
Terraced 71
Flat (Purpose-Built) 25
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 141
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 44% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 23
Owned with Mortgage 39
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 57
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 12
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 140

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 29
Two People 46
Three People 35
Four People 19
Five People 8
Six People 3
Seven People 3
8+ People 0
Total 143

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 29
Family Household 106
Other Household 10
Total 145

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 40
Deprived In One Dimension 56
Deprived In Two Dimensions 36
Deprived In Three Dimensions 10
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 143

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 49% male.

Gender
Male 180
Female 191
Total 371

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 27
5-9 26
10-14 26
15-19 20
20-24 25
25-29 29
30-34 29
35-39 33
40-44 24
45-49 20
50-54 25
55-59 18
60-64 16
65-69 17
70-74 15
75-79 10
80-84 8
85+ 2
Total 370

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SS0 0HQ 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 129
Married 108
Separated 8
Divorced 27
Widowed 16
Total 288

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 145
Good 130
Fair 64
Bad 24
Very Bad 7
Total 370

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) 46
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 43
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 45
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 50
No GCSEs or Equivalent 85
Other 7
Total 285

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 84% 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 312
Mixed Ethnicity 17
Indian 8
Bangladeshi 14
Chinese 7
Other Asian 6
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 1
Other 5
Total 373

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 340
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 18
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 371

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 340
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 371

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 0HQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 89
United Kingdom 268
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 0

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 189
Christian 125
Buddhist 6
Hindu 8
Jewish 0
Muslim 19
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 24
Total 371

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 79
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 44
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 28
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 20
Retired 49
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 27
Other 6
Total 291

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 14
Professional Occupations 11
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 19
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 32
Total 158

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 10
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 48
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 33
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 32
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 42
Semi-Routine Occupation 57
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 34
Full-time Student 18
Total 289

Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ is within the Westcliff policing neighbourhood, under the Essex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 35 crimes were reported within half a mile of SS0 0HQ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 35 crimes committed near Dunster Avenue
Neighbourhood Team Address Westcliff
Force Website: https://www.essex.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to SS0 0HQ. 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 0HQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ. The nearest railway station is Southend Airport, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Southend Airport 1.5 miles
Chalkwell 1.6 miles
Leigh-on-Sea 1.9 miles
Prittlewell 1.9 miles
Rochford 1.9 miles
Westcliff 1.9 miles
Southend Victoria 2.3 miles
Southend Central 2.5 miles
Hockley 2.9 miles
Southend East 3.1 miles
Rayleigh 3.5 miles
Thorpe Bay 4.3 miles
Benfleet 4.8 miles
Shoeburyness 5.8 miles
North Fambridge 6 miles
Battlesbridge 6.2 miles
South Woodham Ferrers 6.6 miles
Althorne (Essex) 6.9 miles
Pitsea 7 miles
Wickford 7.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ. The nearest is Eastwood Primary School & Nursery, approximately 510 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ. The nearest is The Eastwood Academy, approximately 420 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Eastwood Academy 420 yards December 2018
    
St Thomas More High School 0.5 miles April 2018
    
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy 0.7 miles November 2023
    
Westcliff High School for Girls 0.7 miles February 2024
    
Chase High School 1.1 miles February 2022
    
Southend High School for Boys 1.2 miles June 2024
    
Belfairs Academy 1.5 miles May 2024
    
St Bernard's High School 2.1 miles October 2016
    
Victory Park Academy 2.2 miles May 2024
    
The King Edmund School 2.7 miles January 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ. The nearest is Dr Krishnan & Ptnr - Kent Elms Hc, approximately 490 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 Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ. The nearest is Inspire Dental Eastwood Ltd, approximately 800 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 Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ. The nearest is Southend Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Southend Hospital 1 mile
Southend Private Hospital 1.5 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 Dunster Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0HQ. The nearest is J G Bentley & Associates, approximately 1 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.


 

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Broadband in SS0 0HQ

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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