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The postcode SS3 8AU is located in Southend-on-Sea It was introduced in March 1983 and is an active postcode. SS3 8AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SS3 8AU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SS3 8AU as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.
The closest road name to SS3 8AU is Hawkridge which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Barnstaple Road and is 344 m away. The closest railway station is Thorpe Bay Rail Station, 856 m away.
The closest primary school to SS3 8AU (for ages 11 and under) is Bournes Green Junior School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Shoeburyness High School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 16, 2017 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 83.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SS3 8AU is covered by the Essex police force association and South East Essex is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SS3 8AU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SS3 8AU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SS3 8AU
| Introduction | March 1983 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SS3 8AU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournes Green Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 474 m | |
| Bournes Green Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 507 m | |
| Thorpedene Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 540 m |
| Shoeburyness High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 693 m |
| St George's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 826 m | |
| Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 904 m |
| Friars Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 16, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Hinguar Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 9, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Thorpe Hall School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.44 km | |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.62 km | |
| Southend High School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (December 9, 2011) | 2.02 km |
| Greenways Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 2.22 km |
| Southchurch High School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.26 km | |
| St Nicholas School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 2.57 km |
| Great Wakering Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 4, 2019) | 2.67 km |
| Hamstel Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (June 28, 2019) | 2.7 km |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | Academy | 3-7 | Good (July 4, 2019) | 2.7 km |
| Barling Magna Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 10, 2019) | 3.26 km |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.38 km | |
| Cecil Jones Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 3.47 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SS3 8AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Barnstaple Road | 344 m | |
| Burlescoombe Road | 359 m | |
| St Marys Church | 400 m | |
| St Marys Church | 402 m | |
| Thorpedene School | 460 m | |
| Thorpe Bay Rail Station | 856 m | |
| Thorpe Bay Rail Station | 877 m | |
| Shoeburyness Rail Station | 1.75 km | |
| Wallasea Island Ferry Landing | 9.34 km | |
| Wallasea Island Ferry Landing | 9.46 km | |
| Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing | 9.99 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 5.9 km | |
| Kent International Airport | 45.93 km | |
| London Stansted Airport | 52.62 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SS3 8AU - Data from Dec 2021
| Shoebury Ness | 2.07 km | |
| East Beach | 2.12 km | |
| Pig's Bay | 2.88 km | |
| West Knock | 3.23 km | |
| Muckinghall Wood | 3.27 km | |
| East Knock | 3.39 km | |
| Southend Flat | 3.42 km | |
| Weir Pond | 3.63 km | |
| Black Grounds | 3.74 km | |
| Brimstone Saltings | 3.92 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 4.29 km | |
| Barling Marsh | 4.85 km | |
| Potton Hard | 5.03 km | |
| Rushley Island | 5.1 km | |
| Potton Island | 5.7 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SS3 8AU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 74 Mbps | 83.8 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 99.1 | 16.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SS3 8AU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.53903900 |
| Longitude | 0.77410500 |
| OS Easting | 592479 |
| OS Northing | 0185885 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Essex |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Rochford and Southend East |
| Electoral Ward | West Shoebury |
| Local Authority District | Southend-on-Sea |
| Region / Government Office Region | East of England |
| European Electoral Region | Eastern |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Essex |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000033 |
| Travel To Work Area | Southend |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
South East Essex |
| Cancer Alliance | East of England - South |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
East of England |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Mid and South Essex |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Southend CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Indian tech achievers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Southend-on-Sea BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Southend-on-Sea BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33025452 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Southend-on-Sea 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Southend-on-Sea 017A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A1 |