London Road is in Benfleet and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS7 5UG is located in the Tarpots electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Benfleet, SS7 5UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 4FB, SS7 5SQ, SS7 5SS, SS7 5UH, SS7 4BY, SS7 4BN, SS7 4BS, SS7 5SL, SS7 5SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS7 5UG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 44.4% | 52.6% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 55.6% | 47.4% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SS7 5UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.6% | 65.4% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.6% | 16% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 8.5% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 53.3% | 43.5% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 36.9% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 15.3% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 13.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 15.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 22.8% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 24.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 20.1% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.1% | 91.3% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 92.3% | 92.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 92.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.2% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.3% | 37.2% | 29.1% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| 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 London Road was 149.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.6% higher than the St George's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in St George's and the 23rd highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Lyndbourne Court London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-10-10 | £138,977 |
| Flat 41 Lyndbourne Court London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-27 | £209,773 |
| Flat 24 Lyndbourne Court London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2023-11-10 | £154,626 |
| Flat 15 Lyndbourne Court London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-09-14 | £211,913 |
| Flat 41 Lyndbourne Court London Road, Benfleet, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-02-28 | £172,829 |
SS7 5UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Ley Primary School Rushbottom Lane , Great Tarpots SS7 4DN | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomerie Primary School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School High Road , SS7 5RG | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kents Hill Road , South Benfleet SS7 5PX | 2out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Junior School Kents Hill Road , SS7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,091 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,474 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 | 820 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 138 London Road, South Benfleet | 76 yd | |
| Aspera | 130 London Road, South Benfleet | 76 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe And Creams | 134 London Road, South Benfleet | 76 yd | |
| Poppy's Cafe | 125 London Road, South Benfleet | 140 yd | |
| Wimpy | 129 London Road, South Benfleet | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rileys Sports Bar | 669-673 High Road, South Benfleet | 266 yd | |
| Motowns Lounge Bar | 6 Roseberry Walk, Benfleet | 728 yd | |
| Zach Willsher | 170-180 Church Road, Hadleigh | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 128 London Road, South Benfleet | 76 yd | |
| The Cod Father | 132 London Road, South Benfleet | 76 yd | |
| Fish'N' Chick'N | 161 Church Road, Thundersley | 681 yd | |
| Cosmos | 5 Roseberry Walk, Benfleet | 728 yd | |
| Kamble | 3 Roseberry Walk, Benfleet | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 119-123 London Road, South Benfleet | 140 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 London Road, South Benfleet | 378 yd | |
| Kents Hill Mini Mart | 347 Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Appleton School CROFT ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Oasis Ladies ROSEBERRY WALK | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Montgomerie Primary School MONTGOMERY PRIMARY SCHOOL MONTGOMERY PRIMARY SCHOOL RUSHBOTTOM LANE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Kents Hill Junior School KENTS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.