Sunningdale Avenue is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 1JY 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 Sunningdale Avenue, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 1JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 1JZ, SS9 1JR, SS9 1LA, SS9 1JP, SS9 1JU, SS9 1JX, SS9 3LL, SS9 1JT, SS9 1LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS9 1JY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 SS9 1JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 41.2% | 45% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 32.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 48% | 48.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 33.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 16.6% | 14.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 8.7% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.6% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 86.1% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 92.4% | 91.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 91.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunningdale Avenue was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Chalkwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunningdale Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chalkwell and the 189th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sunningdale Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-01-11 | £542,278 |
| 11 Sunningdale Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-11-17 | £545,383 |
| 9 Sunningdale Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2022-10-31 | £581,917 |
| 19 Sunningdale Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-09-02 | £570,244 |
| 47 Sunningdale Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £506,000 | 2021-11-30 | £536,054 |
SS9 1JY 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh North Street Primary School North Street , SS9 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,103 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 | 258 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arlington Ballroom | Arlington Rooms, 905 London Road | 143 yd | |
| Do It Like A Mother | 861 London Road, Westcliff-on-sea | 196 yd | |
| Oak Tree Market | 75 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 286 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 77 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 286 yd | |
| La Sirena Restaurant | 101 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iveagh Conservative Club | 69 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 232 yd | |
| Cellar Wine Bar Ltd | 196 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea | 572 yd | |
| Peggy Sue's Piano Bar | 1063 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 732 yd | |
| The Cork Dork | 84 - 90 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-sea | 755 yd | |
| The Broker Public House | The Broker, 213 - 217 Leigh Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion | 73 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea | 272 yd | |
| Fish A Licious | 808 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 364 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 991 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 462 yd | |
| The Leigh Chippy | 186 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 515 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | Morley's, 717 London Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Co-op, 84 - 86 Leigh Road | 382 yd | |
| Tesco | 1017 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 607 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, 666 - 686 London Road | 656 yd | |
| Iceland | 956 - 984 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 834 yd | |
| Tesco | 667 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Park CHALKWELL PARK CHALKWELL PARK LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Leigh Fitness Centre LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Cavendish Gardens CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CLATTERFIELD GARDENS | tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Darlinghurst Academy PAVILION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Crowstone & St Saviours Lawn Tennis Club Crosby Road | tennis courts | 869 yd |
| St Saviours Church Hall ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL CHADWICK ROAD | 916 yd | |
| Invicta Tennis And Table Tennis Club Crosby Road | tennis courts | 931 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Girls KENILWORTH GARDENS | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Boys KENILWORTH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 979 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 | 17.4% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.