Fairfax Drive is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 9LU 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 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 9LZ, SS0 9NL, SS0 9QE, SS0 9QD, SS0 9QG, SS0 9LX, SS0 9LY, SS0 9NJ, SS0 9QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS0 9LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 42.3% | 46.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 38.4% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.1% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.9% | 15.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 33% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.1% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.8% | 75.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 80.5% | 77.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 77.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfax Drive was 134.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.7% higher than the Westborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfax Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Westborough and the 124th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 336A Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2024-02-08 | £211,138 |
| 336C Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-03-16 | £187,258 |
| Flat 1 334 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,741 | 2022-06-30 | £87,536 |
| 338 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Other, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-02-04 | £721,979 |
| 338A Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-02-04 | £174,271 |
SS0 9LU 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 | 159 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community 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 | 340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,303 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 | 340 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Station | Kiosk, Westcliff On Sea Station | 357 yd | |
| Spice Of Life | Splice Of Life, Southend University Hospital | 427 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Southend University Hospital, Prittlewell Chase | 427 yd | |
| RedChilliezs | 629 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 604 yd | |
| Piccola Italia Essex | 163 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-sea | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Pub | 367 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 478 yd | |
| Westcliff Royal British Legion | The British Legion, 7 - 9 Northview Drive | 549 yd | |
| The Trading Rooms | The Trading Room, 522 London Road | 692 yd | |
| Essex County Bowling Club | Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea | 840 yd | |
| The Plough | 426 - 428 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Wraps | 363 Westborough Road, Westcliff-on-sea | 464 yd | |
| Eat Well | 373 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 478 yd | |
| Chilli Green | 363 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 478 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 23 Commercial Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 663 yd | |
| Oceans Fish / Perfetto Pizza | 173 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 667 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 623 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 536 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 678 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 467 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 764 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, 666 - 686 London Road | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chase High School PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Playfootball Southend CHASE HIGH SCHOOL CHASE HIGH SCHOOL PRITTLEWELL CHASE | artificial grass pitch | 346 yd |
| Chase Sports & Fitness Centre PRITTLEWELL CHASE | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Essex County Indoor Bowls Club IMPERIAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 776 yd |
| Earls Hall Primary School CARLTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Cavendish Gardens CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CLATTERFIELD GARDENS | tennis courts | 980 yd |
| South Essex College (Wellstead Gardens Sports Ground) WELLSTEAD GARDEN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| St Saviours Church Hall ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL CHADWICK ROAD | 1,047 yd | |
| Southend United Fc (Roots Hall) ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.