Templewood Road is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 2RJ 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 Road, Benfleet, SS7 2RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 2SG, SS7 2RW, SS7 2SF, SS7 2SE, SS7 2RG, SS7 2RN, SS7 2RL, SS7 2RQ, SS7 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS7 2RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 24.4% | 25.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 57.1% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 53.1% | 51.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.3% | 16.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 10.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 24.8% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.7% | 95.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Templewood Road was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Hadleigh St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Templewood Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hadleigh St James and the 112th highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Templewood Road, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-09-16 | £440,789 |
| 60 Templewood Road, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2024-05-22 | £545,737 |
| 41 Templewood Road, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-08-10 | £517,575 |
| 52 Templewood Road, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-07-21 | £460,931 |
| 45 Templewood Road, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-05-04 | £631,275 |
SS7 2RJ 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 2RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Primary School Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | - not rated | 285 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | 4out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , Hadleigh SS7 2DQ | - not rated | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , Hadleigh SS7 2DQ | - not rated | 644 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | - not rated | 711 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | - not rated | 951 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes School Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 2out of 4 | 2,631 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Support Centre Hadleigh School House , 20 the Avenue SS7 2DL | - not rated | 675 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Oasis School 671 London Road , Hadleigh SS7 2EE | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | - not rated | 4,123 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Yemek | 3-7 Rectory Road, Hadleigh | 354 yd | |
| Latino's | 205 London Road, Hadleigh | 437 yd | |
| Enchanted Cafe & Bar Ltd | 216 London Road, Hadleigh | 463 yd | |
| Tammy's | 35 London Road, Hadleigh | 466 yd | |
| Natural Bake | 231 London Road, Hadleigh | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh & Thundersley Cricket Club | John Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road | 354 yd | |
| Fatty's Bar | 20 High Street, Hadleigh | 487 yd | |
| Hadleigh Conservative Club | 22-24 High Street, Hadleigh | 487 yd | |
| Western Dance Centre | 38 High Street, Hadleigh | 487 yd | |
| Castle Hotel Public House | Castle Hotel, High Street | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 204 London Road, Hadleigh | 463 yd | |
| Peggotty's | 132 High Street, Hadleigh | 598 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 248 London Road, Hadleigh | 652 yd | |
| Hadleigh Kebabs | 311 London Road, Hadleigh | 656 yd | |
| One Takeaway | 257 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 2 Rectory Road, Hadleigh | 354 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 175 London Road, Hadleigh | 437 yd | |
| Lidl | 272-274 London Road, Hadleigh | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John H Burrows Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 210 yd |
| Hadleigh Hall Rectory Road | 228 yd | |
| Westwood Academy BERESFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Hadleigh Junior School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Hadleigh Park Lawn Tennis Club HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB HADLEIGH PARK LAWN TENNIS CLUB ELM ROAD | tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Hadleigh Park COUNTRY PARK COUNTRY PARK CHAPEL LANE | cycling | 1,075 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 | 98.3% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.