Burlington Gardens is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 2JL 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 Burlington Gardens, Benfleet, SS7 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 2JJ, SS7 2HR, SS7 2HS, SS7 2JW, SS7 2HW, SS7 2JP, SS7 2JG, SS7 2JQ, SS7 2JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS7 2JL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 51.5% | 56.3% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 43.7% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 2JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 19.7% | 26.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 51.5% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 43.7% | 43.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 22.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 17.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 23.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 93.3% | 93.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burlington Gardens was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Hadleigh St James average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Burlington Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hadleigh St James and the 47th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Burlington Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2025-08-11 | £607,570 |
| 14 Burlington Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £423,423 | 2025-02-28 | £449,046 |
| 4 Burlington Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2024-06-28 | £476,156 |
| 16 Burlington Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-01-12 | £577,427 |
| 38 Burlington Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-07-28 | £385,248 |
SS7 2JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 2JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leigh Infant School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 3,765 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 3,788 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Ducks | 364 London Road, Hadleigh | 736 yd | |
| Ada Brasserie | 296 London Road, Hadleigh | 775 yd | |
| Maison Noir | 285 London Road, Hadleigh | 807 yd | |
| Costa | 269 London Road, Hadleigh | 811 yd | |
| Crystal Cafe | 275 London Road, Hadleigh | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh & Thundersley Cricket Club | John Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nims Thai Kitchen | 360 London Road, Hadleigh | 775 yd | |
| Hadleigh Kebabs | 311 London Road, Hadleigh | 811 yd | |
| Peggotty's | 132 High Street, Hadleigh | 829 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 248 London Road, Hadleigh | 902 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 204 London Road, Hadleigh | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 2 Rectory Road, Hadleigh | 818 yd | |
| Lidl | 272-274 London Road, Hadleigh | 902 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 175 London Road, Hadleigh | 966 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Esso And Tesco Express, 1781 - 1799 London Road | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Junior School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Hadleigh Hall Rectory Road | 870 yd | |
| John H Burrows Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 933 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 | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.