Silverdale is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 3JR is located in the Thundersley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silverdale, Benfleet, SS7 3JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 3JX, SS7 3JP, SS7 3PN, SS7 3PW, SS7 3NA, SS7 3JF, SS7 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS7 3JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 24.9% | 27% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 55.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.9% | 45.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 39.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 19.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 14.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 20.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 100% | 95.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.9% | 95.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverdale was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.3% lower than the St George's average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Silverdale has the 11th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in St George's and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Silverdale, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-01-06 | £776,475 |
| 2 Silverdale, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-08-04 | £858,458 |
| 17 Silverdale, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-04-20 | £689,344 |
| 2 Silverdale, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2019-06-26 | £702,063 |
| 2 Silverdale, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2017-02-01 | £566,818 |
SS7 3JR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3JR 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Primary School Church Road , SS7 3HG | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Drake Primary School Church Road , New Thundersley SS7 3HT | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kents Hill Road , South Benfleet SS7 5PX | 2out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Junior School Kents Hill Road , SS7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 3,497 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 | 1,409 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 | 1,222 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 3,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Parlour | 61-63 Hart Road, Thundersley | 486 yd | |
| The Village Eatery | 65 Hart Road, Thundersley | 486 yd | |
| By George Of Thundersley | 124 Hart Road, Thundersley | 582 yd | |
| TRSC Cafe | Recreation Ground, Common Lane | 840 yd | |
| Beefys Diner | 12 Brunel Road, Manor Trading Estate | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Public House | White Hart, Hart Road | 565 yd | |
| The Warehouse Bar | Unit C7, 30 Brunel Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thundersley Charcoal Grill | 73 Hart Road, Thundersley | 486 yd | |
| Thundersley Plaice | 67 Hart Road, Thundersley | 486 yd | |
| Lee's Kitchen | 81 Hart Road, Thundersley | 486 yd | |
| Wah Nam Chinese Takeaway | 126 Hart Road, Thundersley | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Thundersley Primary School DARK LANE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| The Robert Drake Primary School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Thundersley Common GOODWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Cedar Hall School HART ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,081 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.