Golf Ride is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 1EQ is located in the Appleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Golf Ride, Benfleet, SS7 1EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 1ES, SS7 1JJ, SS7 1DD, SS7 1JH, SS7 1DE, SS7 1ET, SS7 1EW, SS7 1EE, SS7 1EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS7 1EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS7 1EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 26.9% | 28.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 53.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 45.2% | 57.7% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 25.5% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 10.6% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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 | 26.9% | 17.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 19.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.3% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 25% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 88.9% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 96.5% | 94.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golf Ride was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golf Ride has the 29th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 107th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Golf Ride, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-11-23 | £421,298 |
| 3 Golf Ride, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2014-10-16 | £487,897 |
| 5 Golf Ride, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,995 | 2011-04-15 | £354,794 |
| 3 Golf Ride, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2006-09-01 | £481,589 |
| 4 Golf Ride, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2005-10-28 | £376,532 |
SS7 1EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SS7 1EQ 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Benfleet Primary School High Road , South Benfleet SS7 5HA | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Junior School Kents Hill Road , SS7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy Kents Hill Road , SS7 5PS | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kents Hill Road , South Benfleet SS7 5PX | 2out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School High Road , SS7 5RG | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 5,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Moore | 200B High Road, South Benfleet | 474 yd | |
| Akash Tandoori | 219 High Road, South Benfleet | 479 yd | |
| Subway Shell Filling Station | 280 High Road, South Benfleet | 505 yd | |
| Run Rooster Benfleet | 198 High Road, South Benfleet | 511 yd | |
| Asia | 261 High Road, South Benfleet | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club | Boyce Hill Golf Club, Vicarage Hill | 686 yd | |
| South Benfleet Social Club | 8 Vicarage Hill, South Benfleet | 775 yd | |
| Benfleet Tavern | Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benfleet Kebab | 213 High Road, South Benfleet | 479 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 225 High Road, South Benfleet | 479 yd | |
| T & C Takeaway | 200 High Road, South Benfleet | 511 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 283 High Road, South Benfleet | 532 yd | |
| Benfleet Chinese Takeaway | 318 High Road, South Benfleet | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Convenience Store | 263 High Road, South Benfleet | 544 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 291 High Road, South Benfleet | 548 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 308 - 314 High Road, South Benfleet | 580 yd | |
| Candy Shell Supermarket | 131 High Road, South Benfleet | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Benfleet Primary School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Bodycare Personal Fitness Club 193A 193A HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club BOYCE HILL GOLF CLUB BOYCE HILL GOLF CLUB VICARAGE HILL | golf | 530 yd |
| Richmond Hall RICHMOND HALL RICHMOND HALL HIGH ROAD | 631 yd | |
| Kents Hill Junior School KENTS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Benfleet Playing Fields BROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 900 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.