Deerhurst Close is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 3TG 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 Deerhurst Close, Benfleet, SS7 3TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 3TF, SS7 3TE, SS7 3ST, SS7 3SU, SS7 3TW, SS7 3SH, SS7 3SR, SS7 3UA, SS7 3TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS7 3TG 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 | 51.3% | 49.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.5% | 1.8% | 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 3TG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 24.5% | 27% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 53.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.9% | 41.7% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 33.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 17.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 31.1% | 22.7% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 26.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 89.4% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 96% | 91.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deerhurst Close was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the St George's average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Deerhurst Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in St George's and the 29th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 Deerhurst Close, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-02-01 | £419,190 |
| 2 Deerhurst Close, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2002-08-21 | £453,782 |
| 1 Deerhurst Close, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 1997-10-10 | £392,571 |
SS7 3TG 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 3TG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Primary School Church Road , SS7 3HG | 4out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Academy Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Robert Drake Primary School Church Road , New Thundersley SS7 3HT | 4out of 4 | 1,946 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 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 1,444 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 | 594 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 4,840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRSC Cafe | Recreation Ground, Common Lane | 425 yd | |
| Ed's Diner, Harry Ramsden's And Caffe Carluccio's | J Sainsbury Ltd, 21 Stadium Way | 565 yd | |
| Dansk Cafe | 48-50 Stadium Way, Thundersley | 768 yd | |
| The Rayleigh Weir Harvester | Rayleigh Weir, Arterial Road | 786 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Claydons Lane | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodmans Arms | The Woodmans Arms Public House, Rayleigh Road | 235 yd | |
| White Hart Public House | White Hart, Hart Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 297 Hart Road, Thundersley | 347 yd | |
| Wah Nam Chinese Takeaway | 126 Hart Road, Thundersley | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Ltd, 21 Stadium Way | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thundersley Common GOODWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Cedar Hall School HART ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 605 yd |
| Deanes School Sports Centre DAWS HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 746 yd |
| Hollytree Gardens HOLLY TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Seevic College Sports Ground KINGSLEIGH PARK HOMES | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Virgin Active (Thundersley) RAYLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Warehouse Centre (Closed) Brook Road | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Thundersley Primary School DARK LANE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Stack House Gym BROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.37 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.