Church Road is in Hadleigh, Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 2DG is located in the Hadleigh St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 2BP, SS7 2BW, SS7 2DQ, SS7 2BN, SS7 2DE, SS7 2RF, SS7 2NF, SS7 2ND, SS7 2BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS7 2DG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 50.8% | 53% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 33.5% | 41.1% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 36% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 16.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 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 | 43.5% | 42.2% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 38.1% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 12.4% | -8.7% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 21.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 19.8% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 19.1% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 86.4% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.1% | 92.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 91.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 114.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.1% higher than the Hadleigh St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hadleigh St James and the 37th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Holbrook Houses Church Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-07-12 | £159,304 |
| 6 Holbrook Houses Church Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2019-09-30 | £165,362 |
| 1 Holbrook Houses Church Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-07-14 | £142,548 |
| 3 Holbrook Houses Church Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-07-14 | £142,548 |
| 5 Holbrook Houses Church Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2015-12-18 | £153,409 |
SS7 2DG 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,248 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 | 2,291 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 4,454 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 4,593 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Faced Coffee Shop | 281 London Road, Hadleigh | 71 yd | |
| Costa | 269 London Road, Hadleigh | 83 yd | |
| Crystal Cafe | 275 London Road, Hadleigh | 83 yd | |
| Mall Road | 305-307 London Road, Hadleigh | 83 yd | |
| Maison Noir | 285 London Road, Hadleigh | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh & Thundersley Cricket Club | John Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road | 245 yd | |
| Castle Hotel Public House | Castle Hotel, High Street | 301 yd | |
| Fatty's Bar | 20 High Street, Hadleigh | 301 yd | |
| Hadleigh Conservative Club | 22-24 High Street, Hadleigh | 301 yd | |
| Western Dance Centre | 38 High Street, Hadleigh | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggotty's | 132 High Street, Hadleigh | 36 yd | |
| Hadleigh Kebabs | 311 London Road, Hadleigh | 83 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 248 London Road, Hadleigh | 129 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 204 London Road, Hadleigh | 216 yd | |
| Nims Thai Kitchen | 360 London Road, Hadleigh | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 272-274 London Road, Hadleigh | 129 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 175 London Road, Hadleigh | 196 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Rectory Road, Hadleigh | 245 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Junior School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Hadleigh Hall Rectory Road | 415 yd | |
| Hadleigh Park Lawn Tennis Club HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM ROAD | tennis courts | 512 yd |
| John H Burrows Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Westwood Academy BERESFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 861 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.