Templewood Court is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 2RH is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Templewood Court, Benfleet, SS7 2RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 2RQ, SS7 2RL, SS7 2NE, SS7 2RG, SS7 2RD, SS7 2PD, SS7 2PB, SS7 2PA, SS7 2RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS7 2RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SS7 2RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 42.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 39.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 52.3% | 56.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 27.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 17.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 23.2% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 22.4% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 95.5% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 94.2% | 92% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Templewood Court was 357.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 567.5% higher than the Hadleigh St James average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Templewood Court has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hadleigh St James and the 3rd highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Templewood Court, Benfleet, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-03-31 | £312,621 |
| 57 Templewood Court, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-08-12 | £144,686 |
| 54 Templewood Court, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-03-04 | £125,726 |
| 59 Templewood Court, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-09-22 | £221,796 |
| 58 Templewood Court, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2022-12-21 | £231,097 |
SS7 2RH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2RH 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 2,816 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 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View School Foksville Road , SS8 7FH | 2out of 4 | 4,258 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 | 1,925 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 | 1,978 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 4,755 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 4,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latino's | 205 London Road, Hadleigh | 142 yd | |
| Enchanted Cafe & Bar Ltd | 216 London Road, Hadleigh | 156 yd | |
| McDonalds | 124 High Street, Hadleigh | 180 yd | |
| Gallo D'oro | 89 High Street, Hadleigh | 201 yd | |
| Natural Bake | 231 London Road, Hadleigh | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatty's Bar | 20 High Street, Hadleigh | 180 yd | |
| Hadleigh Conservative Club | 22-24 High Street, Hadleigh | 180 yd | |
| Western Dance Centre | 38 High Street, Hadleigh | 180 yd | |
| Castle Hotel Public House | Castle Hotel, High Street | 180 yd | |
| Hadleigh & Thundersley Cricket Club | John Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 204 London Road, Hadleigh | 156 yd | |
| Peggotty's | 132 High Street, Hadleigh | 335 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 248 London Road, Hadleigh | 364 yd | |
| Hadleigh Kebabs | 311 London Road, Hadleigh | 394 yd | |
| Nims Thai Kitchen | 360 London Road, Hadleigh | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 175 London Road, Hadleigh | 142 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Rectory Road, Hadleigh | 227 yd | |
| Lidl | 272-274 London Road, Hadleigh | 364 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh Hall Rectory Road | 288 yd | |
| John H Burrows Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 426 yd |
| Hadleigh Junior School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Hadleigh Park Lawn Tennis Club HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM ROAD | tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Westwood Academy BERESFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Hadleigh Park COUNTRY PARK COUNTRY PARK CHAPEL LANE | cycling | 960 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 | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.