The Greenway is in Runwell, Wickford and in Chelmsford district. SS11 7NU is located in the Rettendon and Runwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Greenway, Runwell, Wickford, SS11 7NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS11 7NS, SS11 7NT, SS11 7NX, SS11 7LN, SS11 7LW, SS11 7LP, SS11 7LR, SS11 7NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS11 7NU has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49% | 48% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS11 7NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 23% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 64.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 43.5% | 48.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 33.9% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26.2% | 17.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 13.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 17.7% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 25.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 95.4% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.6% | 93.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 93.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Greenway was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Rettendon and Runwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Greenway has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rettendon and Runwell and the 59th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Greenway, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2021-02-25 | £972,469 |
| 3 The Greenway, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2020-10-01 | £585,567 |
| 1 The Greenway, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2019-08-19 | £761,895 |
| 1 The Greenway, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2017-08-03 | £699,916 |
| 9 The Greenway, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2015-06-19 | £550,358 |
SS11 7NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS11 7NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Infant School Irvon Hill , SS12 0AQ | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Park Primary School Liberty Way , Runwell SS11 7LH | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Support Service Alderney Gardens , SS11 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Hall School Heath Road , Ramsden Heath CM11 1HN | - not rated | 4,919 yd | Community special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ramsden Hall Academy Heath Road , Ramsden Heath CM11 1HN | 3out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Hall Recreation Ground HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Fit 4 All Club Ltd (Closed) Castledon Road | health and fitness suite | 1,013 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.