New Park Road is in Benfleet and in Castle Point district. SS7 5UT is located in the Tarpots electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Park Road, Benfleet, SS7 5UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 5UR, SS7 5SW, SS7 5SN, SS7 5RR, SS7 5UU, SS7 5UX, SS7 5SP, SS7 5RL, SS7 5SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS7 5UT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.7% | 28.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 43.4% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 13.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 34.8% | 34.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 39.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 19.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around SS7 5UT this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 33.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 16.1% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 98.4% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.4% | 98% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 98% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Park Road was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Park Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 113th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 New Park Road, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-03-05 | £692,288 |
| 58A New Park Road, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-09-28 | £610,025 |
| 64 New Park Road, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2023-06-16 | £418,549 |
| 30 New Park Road, Benfleet, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-06-19 | £458,333 |
| 38 New Park Road, Benfleet, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2013-12-03 | £560,066 |
SS7 5UT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5UT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jotmans Hall Primary School High Road , SS7 5RG | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kents Hill Road , South Benfleet SS7 5PX | 2out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Junior School Kents Hill Road , SS7 5PS | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy Kents Hill Road , SS7 5PS | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Ley Primary School Rushbottom Lane , Great Tarpots SS7 4DN | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 4,903 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 | 2,179 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 | 1,157 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tarpots (Harvester) | Tarpots Harvester, High Road | 276 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe And Creams | 134 London Road, South Benfleet | 357 yd | |
| KFC | 138 London Road, South Benfleet | 358 yd | |
| Aspera | 130 London Road, South Benfleet | 358 yd | |
| Malaya | 274 London Road, South Benfleet | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rileys Sports Bar | 669-673 High Road, South Benfleet | 489 yd | |
| Motowns Lounge Bar | 6 Roseberry Walk, Benfleet | 862 yd | |
| Zach Willsher | 170-180 Church Road, Hadleigh | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 128 London Road, South Benfleet | 358 yd | |
| The Cod Father | 132 London Road, South Benfleet | 358 yd | |
| Burgerz & Bitez | 325A London Road, South Benfleet | 598 yd | |
| Fish'N' Chick'N | 161 Church Road, Thundersley | 794 yd | |
| Shark Bites | 501A High Road, South Benfleet | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Mini Mart | 347 Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet | 465 yd | |
| Nisa | 119-123 London Road, South Benfleet | 472 yd | |
| Tesco | 92 London Road, South Benfleet | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Appleton School CROFT ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Kents Hill Junior School KENTS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Jotmans Hall Primary School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Oasis Ladies ROSEBERRY WALK | health and fitness suite | 864 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.