Southend-on-Sea Population 2026
Southend-on-Sea has a population of 295,310, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.4% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
295,310
Rank in United Kingdom
#23
Coordinates
51.54°N, 0.71°E
~31 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
58 km
36 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Southend-on-Sea
- Basildon144,859 people · ~18 km away
- Stanford-le-Hope29,525 people · ~19 km away
- Gillingham101,187 people · ~20 km away
- Chatham80,596 people · ~22 km away
- Rochester28,671 people · ~22 km away
- Chelmsford111,511 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea has a population of 295,310 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Southend-on-Sea in?
Southend-on-Sea is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Southend-on-Sea the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 58 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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