Our Residents
Welcome to our Resident Demographics page. Here, you will find comprehensive information about the diverse community we serve on behalf of Southend City Council (SCC). We are committed to fostering an environment where equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do, and by understanding the unique backgrounds and experiences of our residents, we can tailor our services to better meet their needs and ensure everyone feels respected and valued.
As you scroll down this page, you will find a collection of demographic information about the residents that we serve across the City.
|
Origin |
People |
Percentage (%) |
|
African |
360 |
3.19 |
|
Asian |
331 |
2.94 |
|
British/European |
10,243 |
90.88 |
|
Caribbean |
32 |
0.28 |
|
Combination of Others |
28 |
0.25 |
|
Irish |
20 |
0.18 |
|
Other |
225 |
2 |
|
South East Asian |
32 |
0.28 |
|
Age Range |
People |
Percentage (%) |
|
Under 18 |
2,838 |
22.33 |
|
18-24 |
1,307 |
10.28 |
|
25-34 |
1,636 |
12.87 |
|
35-44 |
1,445 |
11.37 |
|
45-54 |
1,384 |
10.89 |
|
55-64 |
1,654 |
13.01 |
|
65+ |
2,446 |
19.24 |
|
Identify as |
People |
Percentage (%) |
|
Heterosexual |
4,417 |
86.73 |
|
Gay & Lesbian |
65 |
1.28 |
|
Bisexual |
38 |
0.75 |
|
Prefer not to say |
573 |
11.05 |
|
Religion |
People |
Percentage (%) |
|
Buddhist |
19 |
0.34 |
|
Christian |
1,882 |
34.05 |
|
Muslim |
305 |
5.52 |
|
No Religion |
2,858 |
51.71 |
|
Hindu |
9 |
0.16 |
|
Jewish |
17 |
0.31 |
|
Prefer not to say |
199 |
3.60 |
|
Other |
238 |
4.31 |
|
Origin |
People |
Percentage (%) |
|
Africa – French |
8 |
0.13 |
|
Africa – Shona |
6 |
0.10 |
|
Africa – Swahili |
6 |
0.10 |
|
Europe – Albanian |
10 |
0.17 |
|
Europe – Polish |
13 |
0.22 |
|
Europe – English |
5,753 |
96.3 |
|
Europe – Romanian |
12 |
0.20 |
|
India, Pakistan & SW Asia – Bengali |
44 |
0.74 |
|
India, Pakistan & SW Asia – Urdu |
11 |
0.18 |
|
Middle East – Pashto |
16 |
0.27 |
|
Other |
95 |
2 |
|
Disabled |
People |
Percentage (%) |
|
Yes |
707 |
5.57 |
|
No |
11,988 |
94.43 |
|
Gender identity |
Number of People |
Percentage (%) |
|
Female |
6,590 |
53.72 |
|
Male |
5,675 |
46.26 |
|
Non-Binary |
1 |
0.01 |
|
Transgender |
2 |
0.02 |