Windsor Gardens is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 3YF is located in the Thundersley South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windsor Gardens, Benfleet, SS7 3YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 3YH, SS7 3YG, SS7 3YE, SS7 3YQ, SS7 3YD, SS7 3YT, SS7 3YX, SS7 3YB, SS7 3YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS7 3YF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 54.4% | 54.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 45.5% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 32.3% | 38.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 36.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 50% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 30.1% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 22.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 18.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 17.6% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 16.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.3% | 93.5% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 92.6% | 93.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 93.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Gardens was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Hadleigh St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hadleigh St James and the 67th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Windsor Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2025-02-07 | £347,318 |
| 4 Windsor Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-10-20 | £331,343 |
| 8 Windsor Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-12-11 | £315,540 |
| 12 Windsor Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-07-19 | £367,903 |
| 10 Windsor Gardens, Benfleet, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-08-07 | £328,064 |
SS7 3YF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy Beresford Close , Hadleigh SS7 2SU | 4out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Primary School Church Road , SS7 3HG | 4out of 4 | 2,006 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 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 3,744 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 | 1,102 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 | 1,046 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 3,717 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,084 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Side Up (Including The Hub) | 300-302 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 358 yd | |
| The Virgin Active Cafe | 200 Rayleigh Road, Thundersley | 405 yd | |
| Tammy's | 35 London Road, Hadleigh | 457 yd | |
| Village Indiya/Perinsu/Tex Mex Burrittos | 14 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh | 464 yd | |
| La Quinta | 22-28 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatty's Bar | 20 High Street, Hadleigh | 1,055 yd | |
| Hadleigh Conservative Club | 22-24 High Street, Hadleigh | 1,055 yd | |
| Western Dance Centre | 38 High Street, Hadleigh | 1,055 yd | |
| Castle Hotel Public House | Castle Hotel, High Street | 1,055 yd | |
| Hadleigh & Thundersley Cricket Club | John Burrows Recreation Ground, Rectory Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Takeaway | 257 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 211 yd | |
| Pink Chilliz Benfleet Ltd | 267 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 211 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 271 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 211 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 204 London Road, Hadleigh | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 130 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 1,065 yd | |
| Iceland | 2 Rectory Road, Hadleigh | 1,065 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | 175 London Road, Hadleigh | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Academy BERESFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Virgin Active (Thundersley) RAYLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| The King John School SHIPWRIGHTS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| John H Burrows Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Deanes School Sports Centre DAWS HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 862 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields (Closed) Shipwrights Drive | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Hadleigh Hall Rectory Road | 944 yd | |
| Hadleigh Park COUNTRY PARK COUNTRY PARK CHAPEL LANE | cycling | 1,026 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 | 95.5% |
| 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 | 4.5% |
| Median download speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.