Living in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea is a city in East of England, United Kingdom, home to 181,808 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 15%, #57 of 388), expat professionals (top 37%, #140 of 387), city lovers (top 38%, #136 of 363).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Southend-on-Sea
- It is right on the coast of the North Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 49 min and sets around 15:50; in late June it sets around 21:18.
How Southend-on-Sea ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East of England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 36 | #338 of 378 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #271 of 387 | #23 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 35 | #345 of 378 | #36 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 38 | #351 of 378 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #203 of 378 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #269 of 378 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #218 of 387 | #29 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #168 of 368 | #19 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 62 | #151 of 367 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 60 | #140 of 362 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #177 of 387 | #6 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #206 of 368 | #26 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #154 of 361 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Student | 42 | #210 of 354 | #33 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #275 of 378 | #24 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #253 of 388 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #136 of 363 | #16 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #140 of 387 | #19 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 35 | #249 of 378 | #36 of 43 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #340 of 388 | #40 of 43 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #222 of 388 | #20 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #337 of 388 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #55 of 388 | #11 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #150 of 388 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 47 | #385 of 388 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #150 of 209 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #57 of 388 | #11 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #186 of 368 | #15 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rochford 6 km
- Castle Point 9 km
- Basildon 17 km
- Maldon 19 km
- Swale 21 km
- Medway 22 km
- Chelmsford 25 km
- Thurrock 26 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.