Towns and cities in Southend-on-Sea by population
All 3 populated places in Southend-on-Sea, ranked by current population. The largest is Southend-on-Sea, with 295,310 people.
Every place in Southend-on-Sea, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Southend-on-Sea's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 298,311 against an official 185,256. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southend-on-Sea | 295,310 |
| 2 | Southchurch Village | 2,000 |
| 3 | Westcliff-on-Sea | 1,001 |
Common questions
What is the population of Southend-on-Sea?
185,256, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Southend-on-Sea. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea, with 295,310 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 3 recorded places in Southend-on-Sea by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.