Woodfield Road is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 1EL is located in the Chalkwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodfield Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 1HP, SS9 1BZ, SS9 1DA, SS9 1DB, SS9 1BU, SS9 1HN, SS9 1DD, SS9 1ER, SS9 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS9 1EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 55.7% | 53% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.3% | 47% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 28.2% | 35.1% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 31.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 23.5% | 18.9% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
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 | 43.8% | 42.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 32.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 10.4% | -11.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 11.1% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 SS9 1EL this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.4% | 31.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 32% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.9% | 87.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 88.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 88.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodfield Road was 106.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Chalkwell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Woodfield Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chalkwell and the 166th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Woodfield Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-09-08 | £433,409 |
| 7 Woodfield Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £618,000 | 2022-08-16 | £631,930 |
| 11 Woodfield Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-06-27 | £623,112 |
| 9 Woodfield Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-02-24 | £655,737 |
| 6 Woodfield Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £474,000 | 2022-01-20 | £508,112 |
SS9 1EL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS9 1EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh North Street Primary School North Street , SS9 1QE | 2out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troya | 80 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea | 79 yd | |
| Bubble Garden Leigh | 96 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea | 89 yd | |
| Food By John Lawson | 92 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 100 yd | |
| Vino Vero | 110 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 100 yd | |
| Cult Coffee And Tattoos | 112 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Wine Bar Ltd | 196 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea | 194 yd | |
| Iveagh Conservative Club | 69 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 208 yd | |
| The Broker Public House | The Broker, 213 - 217 Leigh Road | 445 yd | |
| Mariners Court | 125 - 127 Broadway, Leigh-On-Sea | 631 yd | |
| The Cork Dork | 84 - 90 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-sea | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigh Chippy | 186 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 148 yd | |
| Fusion | 73 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea | 169 yd | |
| Fish A Licious | 808 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 503 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 991 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 568 yd | |
| Enfes Mangal | 101 Broadway, Leigh-On-Sea | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Co-op, 84 - 86 Leigh Road | 79 yd | |
| Tesco | 1017 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 625 yd | |
| Iceland | 956 - 984 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 741 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | The Co-operative, 14 - 22 Broadway | 890 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1169 - 1177 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Fitness Centre LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Chalkwell Park CHALKWELL PARK CHALKWELL PARK LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Armour Leisure (Closed) 88-90 88-90 Pall Mall | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Leigh North Street Primary School NORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| Darlinghurst Academy PAVILION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Crowstone & St Saviours Lawn Tennis Club Crosby Road | tennis courts | 960 yd |
| Invicta Tennis And Table Tennis Club Crosby Road | tennis courts | 1,030 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.6% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 241.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 241.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.