Elizabeth Gardens is in Rochford and in Rochford district. SS4 1FS is located in the Roche South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elizabeth Gardens, Rochford, SS4 1FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS4 1FW, SS4 1FX, SS4 1JT, SS4 1GU, SS4 1FT, SS4 1UU, SS4 1JW, SS4 1GQ, SS4 1FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS4 1FS is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 47% | 46.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53% | 53.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 SS4 1FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 29.7% | 43.7% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 49.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 69% | 16.0% | 48.4% | 20.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 25.5% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 4.6% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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.
In the area around SS4 1FS this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 5.3% | -20.5% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 8.5% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 29.1% | 19.7% | 16.9% | 12.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 38.5% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 7% | 0.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.4% | 80.3% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 97.6% | 88.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 87.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elizabeth Gardens was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% higher than the Hawkwell East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elizabeth Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hawkwell East and the 60th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Elizabeth Gardens, Rochford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-02-07 | £671,144 |
| 11 Elizabeth Gardens, Rochford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2024-12-18 | £431,102 |
| 99 Elizabeth Gardens, Rochford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2022-09-21 | £937,143 |
| 41 Elizabeth Gardens, Rochford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £439,995 | 2022-07-28 | £462,559 |
| 43 Elizabeth Gardens, Rochford, Essex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £334,995 | 2022-07-27 | £353,507 |
SS4 1FS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SS4 1FS 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochford Primary and Nursery School 6 Ashingdon Road , SS4 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Ashingdon Road , SS4 1RF | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Farm Junior School Ashingdon Road , Hawkwell SS4 1RS | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Farm Infant School Ashingdon Road , SS4 1RS | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterman Primary Academy The Boulevard , SS4 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensward Academy Greensward Lane , SS5 5HG | 3out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 5,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Adolescent Unit Rochford Hospital , Union Lane SS4 1RB | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 3,886 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochford Hundred Golf Club | Hall Road, Rochford | 379 yd | |
| Churchill Contract Catering T/A Radish | Coachman Court, 35 Ashingdon Road | 491 yd | |
| St Marks Hall | Parish Rooms Rear Of, 82 West Street | 680 yd | |
| Mr Sandwich Ltd | 42 Ashingdon Road, Rochford | 705 yd | |
| Stavros Grill | 75 West Street, Rochford | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miley Diner | The Milestone, Union Lane | 720 yd | |
| The Marlborough Head | 71 West Street, Rochford | 746 yd | |
| Golden Lion | The Golden Lion, 35 North Street | 963 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | 24 South Street, Rochford | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochford Fried Chicken | 33 West Street, Rochford | 877 yd | |
| Timbo House | 31 West Street, Rochford | 877 yd | |
| Greggs | 12 West Street, Rochford | 880 yd | |
| Rochford Takeaway | 36 West Street, Rochford | 880 yd | |
| Fish 4 U LTD | 10 North Street, Rochford | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 74 - 78 West Street, Rochford | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochford Hundred Golf Club HALL ROAD | golf | 418 yd |
| Rochford Tennis Club Hall Road | tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Westcliff Rfc (Cherry Orchard) | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Holt Farm Junior School ASHINGDON ROAD | swimming pool | 977 yd |
| Ashingdon Youth Football Club Cherry Orchard Lane | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 350.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 175 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.