Prittle Close is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 3YR 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 Prittle Close, Benfleet, SS7 3YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 3YN, SS7 3YZ, SS7 3YP, SS7 3YS, SS7 3YW, SS7 3YL, SS7 3XW, SS7 3YT, SS7 3XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS7 3YR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3YR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 21.6% | 21.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 61.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 11% | 9.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 41.7% | 47.3% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 35% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 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 | 22% | 18.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 18.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 24.8% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 93.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 94.5% | 91.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 93.4% | 91.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prittle Close was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Hadleigh St James average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Prittle Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hadleigh St James and the 36th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Prittle Close, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-11-29 | £388,138 |
| 24 Prittle Close, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-10-25 | £413,391 |
| 56 Prittle Close, Benfleet, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-10-17 | £384,188 |
| 6 Prittle Close, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2021-10-12 | £386,501 |
| 54 Prittle Close, Benfleet, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2021-06-17 | £389,684 |
SS7 3YR 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 3YR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Primary School Church Road , SS7 3HG | 4out of 4 | 1,955 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 | 522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 3,552 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 | 1,169 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 | 849 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 3,817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,182 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Virgin Active Cafe | 200 Rayleigh Road, Thundersley | 155 yd | |
| Sunny Side Up (Including The Hub) | 300-302 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 686 yd | |
| Tammy's | 35 London Road, Hadleigh | 762 yd | |
| Village Indiya/Perinsu/Tex Mex Burrittos | 14 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh | 795 yd | |
| La Quinta | 22-28 Benfleet Road, Hadleigh | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodmans Arms | The Woodmans Arms Public House, Rayleigh Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Takeaway | 257 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 515 yd | |
| Pink Chilliz Benfleet Ltd | 267 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 515 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 271 Kiln Road, Thundersley | 515 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 297 Hart Road, Thundersley | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Thundersley) RAYLEIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 256 yd |
| Deanes School Sports Centre DAWS HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 533 yd |
| Westwood Academy BERESFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| John H Burrows Ground RECTORY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 963 yd |
| Cedar Hall School HART ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 985 yd |
| Seevic College Sports Ground KINGSLEIGH PARK HOMES | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Hadleigh Hall Rectory Road | 1,092 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 | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.