Hillside Road is in Southminster and in Maldon district. CM0 7AL is located in the Southminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillside Road, Southminster, CM0 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM0 7BF, CM0 7GA, CM0 7AN, CM0 7GF, CM0 7BA, CM0 7AW, CM0 7FE, CM0 7AS, CM0 7BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM0 7AL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 47.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 29.1% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 44.3% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 14.8% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 44.9% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 25% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 18.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 21.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 96% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 98.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 98.2% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Road was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Mayland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Mayland and the 54th lowest crime rate of 206 local areas in Maldon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Hillside Road, Southminster, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £411,800 | 2025-04-07 | £411,800 |
| 12 Hillside Road, Southminster, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-09-26 | £337,377 |
| 14 Hillside Road, Southminster, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-09-25 | £337,377 |
| 32 Hillside Road, Southminster, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-01-04 | £348,491 |
| 4 Hillside Road, Southminster, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £308,995 | 2023-06-14 | £315,104 |
CM0 7AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM0 7AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southminster Church of England Primary School Burnham Road , CM0 7ES | 2out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch Marsh Road , CM0 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School Dunkirk Road , CM0 8LG | 4out of 4 | 4,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maylandsea Primary School Katonia Avenue , Mayland CM3 6AD | 3out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Rivers Academy Southminster Road , CM0 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Oriental | 17 High Street, Southminster | 304 yd | |
| Oasis Indian Dining | Sahara Spice Limited, 11 High Street | 454 yd | |
| Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery | 14 High Street, Southminster | 504 yd | |
| Mellows | 1 North Street, Southminster | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head | 36 Queen Street, Southminster | 251 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 2 High Street, Southminster | 530 yd | |
| White Horse Hotel | North Street, Southminster | 632 yd | |
| The Station Arms | The Station Arms Public House, 39 Station Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southminster Fish Bar | 11A High Street, Southminster | 453 yd | |
| Hong Kong Take Away | 16 High Street, Southminster | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southminster United Reformed Church NORTH STREET | 623 yd | |
| Southminster Ce Primary School BURNHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| King George Playing Field STATION ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.