Martins Mews is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 5PQ is located in the Appleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Martins Mews, Benfleet, SS7 5PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 5PU, SS7 5PY, SS7 5PW, SS7 5QA, SS7 5XH, SS7 5XG, SS7 5PX, SS7 5PS, SS7 5XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS7 5PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 55.2% | 53.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 44.8% | 46.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 5PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 27.2% | 25.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 62.1% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) 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 | 48.5% | 51.4% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 14.9% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 25.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.7% | 90.9% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 95% | 94.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 95.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martins Mews was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.9% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Martins Mews has the 26th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 99th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Martins Mews, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-06-22 | £552,723 |
| 4 Martins Mews, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £489,995 | 2015-01-05 | £813,985 |
| 2 Martins Mews, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2005-11-18 | £542,190 |
| The Nutshell, 3 Martins Mews, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2001-11-06 | £619,545 |
SS7 5PQ 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Junior School Kents Hill Road , SS7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy Kents Hill Road , SS7 5PS | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kents Hill Road , South Benfleet SS7 5PX | 2out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School High Road , SS7 5RG | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Benfleet Primary School High Road , South Benfleet SS7 5HA | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School Dinant Avenue , SS8 9QS | 3out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 1,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaya | 274 London Road, South Benfleet | 531 yd | |
| The Tarpots (Harvester) | Tarpots Harvester, High Road | 599 yd | |
| Maharaja Restaurant | 358 London Road, South Benfleet | 602 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe And Creams | 134 London Road, South Benfleet | 767 yd | |
| KFC | 138 London Road, South Benfleet | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rileys Sports Bar | 669-673 High Road, South Benfleet | 844 yd | |
| Benfleet Tavern | Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerz & Bitez | 325A London Road, South Benfleet | 636 yd | |
| Shark Bites | 501A High Road, South Benfleet | 721 yd | |
| Kings Fish & Chips | 501A High Road, South Benfleet | 721 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 128 London Road, South Benfleet | 767 yd | |
| The Cod Father | 132 London Road, South Benfleet | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Mini Mart | 347 Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet | 402 yd | |
| Nisa | 119-123 London Road, South Benfleet | 881 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 308 - 314 High Road, South Benfleet | 946 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 291 High Road, South Benfleet | 1,012 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 London Road, South Benfleet | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Junior School KENTS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| The Appleton School CROFT ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 706 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.