Fairfax Drive is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 9EL is located in the Westborough 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 9EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 9ET, SS0 9ER, SS0 9EJ, SS0 9EP, SS0 0TD, SS0 9EX, SS0 9BG, SS0 9EU, SS0 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS0 9EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 52.5% | 46.2% | -6.3% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 29.6% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 14.2% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 35% | 43.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 32.6% | -11.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 15.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.5% | 18% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 15% | 5.5% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 10.8% | -10.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 22.8% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 25.1% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 81.1% | 73.3% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 85.6% | 77.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 76.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.9% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfax Drive was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 303.0% higher than the Westborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfax Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Westborough and the 48th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Avoca Terrace, 226 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-01-13 | £201,258 |
| Flat 1 Avoca Terrace, 226 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-10-28 | £128,342 |
| Flat 4 Avoca Terrace, 226 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-07-20 | £209,896 |
| Flat 5 Avoca Terrace, 226 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2017-10-13 | £140,114 |
| Flat 4 Avoca Terrace, 226 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-07-07 | £178,397 |
SS0 9EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Hornby Avenue , SS0 0LG | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Salisbury Avenue , SS0 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,721 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 | 1,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 163 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Kiosk, Westcliff On Sea Station | 202 yd | |
| Spice Of Life | Splice Of Life, Southend University Hospital | 579 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Southend University Hospital, Prittlewell Chase | 579 yd | |
| The Salisbury Cafe | 178B West Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff Royal British Legion | The British Legion, 7 - 9 Northview Drive | 591 yd | |
| West Road Tap | 2 West Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 707 yd | |
| The Plough | 426 - 428 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 734 yd | |
| The Trading Rooms | The Trading Room, 522 London Road | 777 yd | |
| Porters Pub | 367 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans Fish / Perfetto Pizza | 173 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 240 yd | |
| Bear Fish And Chips | 495 London Road, Westcliff-on-sea | 666 yd | |
| Mighty Pizza/Brit's Pizzeria | 494 London Road, Westcliff-on-sea | 719 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 438 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 734 yd | |
| The Pizza Man | 345 Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 467 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 665 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 536 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 792 yd | |
| Sahara Liquor Store | 372 Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea | 796 yd | |
| Tesco | 667 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 865 yd | |
| Co-Op | 165 - 169 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Southend United Fc (Roots Hall) ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Chase High School PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Playfootball Southend CHASE HIGH SCHOOL CHASE HIGH SCHOOL PRITTLEWELL CHASE | artificial grass pitch | 748 yd |
| Chase Sports & Fitness Centre PRITTLEWELL CHASE | health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Earls Hall Primary School CARLTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| The Academy Fitness (Closed) 353-361 353-361 London Road | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Essex County Indoor Bowls Club IMPERIAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 918 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY PARK PRIORY PARK VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.