Fairfax Drive is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 9BH is located in the Prittlewell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 9BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 9BE, SS0 9BQ, SS0 0ST, SS0 9AL, SS0 9BS, SS0 9BP, SS0 9AN, SS0 9FJ, SS0 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS0 9BH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 58.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 7.4% |
| Male | 44.9% | 41.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -7.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SS0 9BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 42.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 40.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.9% | 37.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 22.8% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 30.3% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 8.9% | 6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.5% | 68.7% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 77.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 77.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 77.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 16.4% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfax Drive was 118.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the Prittlewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfax Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Prittlewell and the 147th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146A Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-21 | £175,951 |
| 142 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-16 | £231,203 |
| 118 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2019-09-19 | £294,028 |
| 138 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-03-29 | £297,063 |
| 138 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-11-20 | £307,240 |
SS0 9BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Salisbury Avenue , SS0 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School North Road , SS0 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccola Italia Essex | 163 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-sea | 162 yd | |
| Southend United Football Club Catering Units | Roots Hall Stadium, Victoria Avenue | 355 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 363 Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 451 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Kiosk, Westcliff On Sea Station | 466 yd | |
| The Salisbury Cafe | 178B West Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle Public House | The Spread Eagle, 263 - 267 Victoria Avenue | 536 yd | |
| West Road Tap | 2 West Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 707 yd | |
| The Blue Boar | 177 Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 717 yd | |
| Westcliff Royal British Legion | The British Legion, 7 - 9 Northview Drive | 807 yd | |
| The Plough | 426 - 428 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans Fish / Perfetto Pizza | 173 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 88 yd | |
| The Pizza Man | 345 Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 451 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 5 West Street, Southend-On-Sea | 542 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 401 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 778 yd | |
| Royal Wok | 405 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Liquor Store | 372 Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea | 497 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 467 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | 156 - 158 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 1,006 yd | |
| Co-Op | 165 - 169 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 1,006 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 536 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southend United Fc (Roots Hall) ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY PARK PRIORY PARK VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| The Academy Fitness (Closed) 353-361 353-361 London Road | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Southend-On-Sea Bowls Club TUNBRIDGE ROAD | indoor bowls | 878 yd |
| Earls Hall Primary School CARLTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| St Helens Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Chase High School PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Playfootball Southend CHASE HIGH SCHOOL CHASE HIGH SCHOOL PRITTLEWELL CHASE | artificial grass pitch | 1,051 yd |
| South East Essex College Of Arts And Technology (Closed) Carnarvon Road | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.