Kiln Road is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 1QT is located in the Thundersley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 1SB, SS7 3XY, SS7 1QB, SS7 1SA, SS7 1RZ, SS7 3YA, SS7 1QS, SS7 3XZ, SS7 1LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS7 1QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 52.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 44.7% | 47.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.5% | 27.3% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 41.2% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 25.1% | 21.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
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 | 36.6% | 37.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.4% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 19.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 6% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.3% | 26.9% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 23.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.1% | 91.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94% 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% | 94% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kiln Road was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Hadleigh St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kiln Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hadleigh St James and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.6%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-08-14 | £118,849 |
| 286 Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-11-14 | £729,466 |
| 280 Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-11-26 | £553,270 |
| 286 Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-02-25 | £790,006 |
| 284 Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2013-09-09 | £624,313 |
SS7 1QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 SS7 1QT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 145 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Primary School Church Road , SS7 3HG | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 3,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 3,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 4,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 1,174 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 | 1,330 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,203 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,891 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Side Up (Including The Hub) | 300-302 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 35 yd | |
| Village Indiya/Perinsu/Tex Mex Burrittos | 14 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh | 121 yd | |
| La Quinta | 22-28 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh | 121 yd | |
| Tammy's | 35 London Road, Hadleigh | 200 yd | |
| The Virgin Active Cafe | 200 Rayleigh Road, Thundersley | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatty's Bar | 20 High Street, Hadleigh | 823 yd | |
| Hadleigh Conservative Club | 22-24 High Street, Hadleigh | 823 yd | |
| Western Dance Centre | 38 High Street, Hadleigh | 823 yd | |
| Castle Hotel Public House | Castle Hotel, High Street | 823 yd | |
| Hadleigh & Thundersley Cricket Club | John Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Takeaway | 257 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 245 yd | |
| Pink Chilliz Benfleet Ltd | 267 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 245 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 271 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 245 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 204 London Road, Hadleigh | 875 yd | |
| Peggotty's | 132 High Street, Hadleigh | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 175 London Road, Hadleigh | 882 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Rectory Road, Hadleigh | 934 yd | |
| Lidl | 272-274 London Road, Hadleigh | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy BERESFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| The King John School SHIPWRIGHTS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Shipwrights Drive | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Hadleigh Park COUNTRY PARK COUNTRY PARK CHAPEL LANE | cycling | 691 yd |
| John H Burrows Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Hadleigh Hall Rectory Road | 861 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Thundersley) RAYLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Hadleigh Park Lawn Tennis Club HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM ROAD | tennis courts | 1,040 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 5.3% |
| Median download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.