London Road is in Hadleigh, Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 2PG 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 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 2RA, SS7 2PN, SS7 2PH, SS7 2PJ, SS7 2PQ, SS7 2QL, SS7 2RN, SS7 2BD, SS7 2QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS7 2PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 57.9% | 53.3% | -4.6% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 42.1% | 46.7% | 4.6% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 29.2% | 32.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 38.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 15% | 13.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 37.2% | 44.3% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 33.4% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 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.
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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 27.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 20.5% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 95.5% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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% | 95.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 95.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 285.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 433.6% higher than the Hadleigh St James average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
London Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hadleigh St James and the 6th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 8 Heath Lodge, 122 London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-03-31 | £128,332 |
| Apartment 7 Heath Lodge, 122 London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-21 | £158,476 |
| Apartment 3 Heath Lodge, 122 London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-05-25 | £115,846 |
| Apartment 1 Heath Lodge, 122 London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-05-13 | £229,080 |
| 118 London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-07-16 | £172,160 |
SS7 2PG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS7 2PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | 4out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Primary School Church Road , SS7 3HG | 4out of 4 | 2,673 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 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 4,199 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 | 1,686 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 | 1,831 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 5,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | 124 High Street, Hadleigh | 296 yd | |
| Tammy's | 35 London Road, Hadleigh | 341 yd | |
| Enchanted Cafe & Bar Ltd | 216 London Road, Hadleigh | 360 yd | |
| Gallo D'oro | 89 High Street, Hadleigh | 371 yd | |
| Latino's | 205 London Road, Hadleigh | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatty's Bar | 20 High Street, Hadleigh | 296 yd | |
| Hadleigh Conservative Club | 22-24 High Street, Hadleigh | 296 yd | |
| Western Dance Centre | 38 High Street, Hadleigh | 296 yd | |
| Castle Hotel Public House | Castle Hotel, High Street | 296 yd | |
| Hadleigh & Thundersley Cricket Club | John Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 204 London Road, Hadleigh | 360 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 248 London Road, Hadleigh | 564 yd | |
| Peggotty's | 132 High Street, Hadleigh | 572 yd | |
| Hadleigh Kebabs | 311 London Road, Hadleigh | 624 yd | |
| One Takeaway | 257 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 175 London Road, Hadleigh | 379 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Rectory Road, Hadleigh | 504 yd | |
| Lidl | 272-274 London Road, Hadleigh | 564 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Hall Rectory Road | 520 yd | |
| Hadleigh Park Lawn Tennis Club HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM ROAD | tennis courts | 544 yd |
| Westwood Academy BERESFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| John H Burrows Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Hadleigh Park COUNTRY PARK COUNTRY PARK CHAPEL LANE | cycling | 693 yd |
| Hadleigh Junior School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| The King John School SHIPWRIGHTS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Shipwrights Drive | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.