King Henrys Drive is in Rochford and in Rochford district. SS4 1HY 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Henrys Drive, Rochford, SS4 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS4 1JA, SS4 1JJ, SS4 1HZ, SS4 1JB, SS4 1HX, SS4 1JL, SS4 1JH, SS4 1HR, SS4 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS4 1HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 SS4 1HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 34.4% | 43.3% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 32.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 9.9% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 40.5% | 49.4% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 28.6% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15.6% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 21.2% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 12% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 22.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 90.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 94.9% | 91.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 91.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Henrys Drive was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% higher than the Hawkwell East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Henrys Drive has the 18th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hawkwell East and the 79th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 King Henrys Drive, Rochford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-10-10 | £335,000 |
| 5A King Henrys Drive, Rochford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-09-01 | £340,000 |
| 18 King Henrys Drive, Rochford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2024-02-15 | £333,976 |
| 4 King Henrys Drive, Rochford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2023-07-25 | £214,903 |
| 39 King Henrys Drive, Rochford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2022-08-18 | £287,836 |
SS4 1HY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Hornby Avenue , SS0 0LG | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterman Primary Academy The Boulevard , SS4 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Ashingdon Road , SS4 1RF | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,989 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 | 1,281 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 2,725 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 | 2,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokanta Turkish | 127 Southend Road, Rochford | 147 yd | |
| Anne Boleyn | Anne Boleyn Public House, 93 Southend Road | 286 yd | |
| McDonalds | Airport Retail Park, Southend-On-Sea | 631 yd | |
| SKYCAFE (Landside) | Terminal Main Building, Southend Airport | 765 yd | |
| SKYCAFE (Landside) | London Southend Airport, Southend Airport | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse And Groom | 1 Southend Road, Rochford | 847 yd | |
| Rollacity | 12 Purdeys Way, Rochford | 994 yd | |
| Southend Rugby Football Club | Southend Rugby Club, Warners Bridge Sports Ground | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuk Tuk Far East | 119 Southend Road, Rochford | 164 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 117 Southend Road, Rochford | 164 yd | |
| Thank COD It's Friday | 109 Southend Road, Rochford | 183 yd | |
| Uncle Kams Southend | 109 Southend Road, Rochford | 183 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warners Bridge Park Agp WARNERS BRIDGE PARK | artificial grass pitch | 832 yd |
| Elite Fitness Gym PURDEYS WAY | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Southend Rfc WARNERS BRIDGE PARK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Southend) PURDEYS WAY | health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.