Pendlestone is in Benfleet and in Rochford district. SS7 1RT 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 Pendlestone, Benfleet, SS7 1RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 1RS, SS7 3YX, SS7 1RR, SS7 3YU, SS7 1RU, SS7 1SE, SS7 3YG, SS7 3XS, SS7 3YQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS7 1RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.8% | 49.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 22.5% | 36.4% | 13.9% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 48.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 3.3% | -8.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) 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 | 41.4% | 62.1% | 20.7% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 26.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 8.9% | -8.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 29.4% | 12.2% | -17.2% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 22.8% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 24.1% | 14.9% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 26.4% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 87.2% | -11.4% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 98% | 93.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 92.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pendlestone was 58.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% higher than the St George's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pendlestone has the 13th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in St George's and the 89th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 153.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Pendlestone, Benfleet, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-14 | £397,400 |
| 11 Pendlestone, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-08-02 | £459,527 |
| 6 Pendlestone, Benfleet, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-02-17 | £352,171 |
| 19 Pendlestone, Benfleet, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-29 | £380,894 |
| 14 Pendlestone, Benfleet, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-11-15 | £413,668 |
SS7 1RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Primary School Church Road , SS7 3HG | 4out of 4 | 1,819 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 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 3,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 3,840 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 | 888 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 | 963 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 5,090 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 | 400 yd | |
| The Virgin Active Cafe | 200 Rayleigh Road, Thundersley | 451 yd | |
| Village Indiya/Perinsu/Tex Mex Burrittos | 14 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh | 470 yd | |
| La Quinta | 22-28 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh | 470 yd | |
| Tammy's | 35 London Road, Hadleigh | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Takeaway | 257 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 125 yd | |
| Pink Chilliz Benfleet Ltd | 267 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 125 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 271 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 130 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Thundersley) RAYLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Westwood Academy BERESFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| The King John School SHIPWRIGHTS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Shipwrights Drive | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Runnymede Leisure Centre RUNNYMEDE SWIMMING POOL RO COUNCIL OFFICES RUNNYMEDE SWIMMING POOL RO COUNCIL OFFICES KILN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Deanes School Sports Centre DAWS HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 935 yd |
| Seevic College Sports Ground KINGSLEIGH PARK HOMES | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Hadleigh Park COUNTRY PARK COUNTRY PARK CHAPEL LANE | cycling | 965 yd |
| Seevic College RUNNYMEADE CHASE | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| John H Burrows Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.