London Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2UD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS9 2UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.2%	-2.1%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	46.7%	48.8%	2.1%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	29.2%	32.8%	3.6%	37.9%	-5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	47.5%	49.2%	1.7%	44.2%	5.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	13.2%	9.2%	-4.0%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	9.6%	6.7%	-2.9%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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 (86%) 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	43.9%	51.4%	7.5%	48.4%	3.0%
Good health	39.8%	34.6%	-5.2%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	11.9%	9.6%	-2.3%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	3.3%	3.9%	0.6%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.9%	12.6%	-9.3%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	6.7%	-2.4%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	14.2%	-5.0%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	7.1%	4.8%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	16.7%	4.4%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	32%	38.9%	6.9%	33.8%	5.1%
Other	3.2%	3.8%	0.6%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	1.6%	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	95.9%	93.3%	-2.6%	81.4%	11.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	95.5%	90%	-5.5%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	0.8%	6.5%	5.7%	6.1%	0.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	90%	-3.4%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0.7%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	46.4%	46.2%	0.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is London Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the West Leigh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

London Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in West Leigh and the 100th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£61,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SS9 2UD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on London Road are based on 1260 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southend-On-Sea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for London Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 2UD

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS9 2UD

Average Price
£689,948

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£689,948

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for London Road

Average Price
£303,947

Semi-Detached
£425,109

Terraced
£357,719

Detached
£582,064

Flats/Maisonettes
£248,072

Other
£335,993

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on London Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1272 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2007-05-30	£893,623
1280 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£249,995	2005-05-25	£533,142
1272 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2003-06-27	£619,318
1306 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£202,000	2003-03-14	£513,373
1280 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2002-01-11	£539,381

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS9 2UD

Employment

SS9 2UD 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS9 2UD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	78
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Financial and insurance activities	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Manufacturing	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Leigh Infant School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB	3out of 4	517 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Leigh Junior School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB	4out of 4	517 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh North Street Primary School North Street , SS9 1QE	2out of 4	1,332 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW	3out of 4	1,529 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX	3out of 4	1,801 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG	3out of 4	218 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	2,073 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP	4out of 4	2,161 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	2,348 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	4out of 4	2,587 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW	- not rated	4,686 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND	- not rated	5,331 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	163 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	4out of 4	1,989 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH	- not rated	2,006 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE	- not rated	2,437 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	3out of 4	2,858 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brakan	1581 London Road, Leigh-on-sea	273 yd
Mughal Dynasty	1585 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	297 yd
Percys Cafe	1583 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	297 yd
Calypso	1350 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	350 yd
La Casetta	1613 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	403 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Legra Tap And Kitchen	The Harry Public House, 1517 London Road	142 yd
The Harry	The Harry Public House, 1517 London Road	142 yd
Belfair Bar	1595 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	318 yd
Estuary Club	1386 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	499 yd
The Sarah Moore Pub	The Sarah Moore Public House, 57 - 59 Elm Road	981 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Winns	1374 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	350 yd
The Chinese Chippy	1393 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	409 yd
Pizza Hut	1337 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	547 yd
Ela Ltd Southend Kebab	Southend Kebab And Pizza House, 1305 London Road	649 yd
Mr Q	Tasty House, 45 Glendale Gardens	796 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	Sainsburys Plc, 1355 - 1369 London Road	409 yd
The Co-Operative	1663 - 1669 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	587 yd
Waitrose Ltd	1237 - 1249 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	932 yd
Tesco Metro	Esso And Tesco Express, 1781 - 1799 London Road	967 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Belfairs Swim Centre FAIRVIEW GARDENS	swimming pool	233 yd
Belfairs Academy HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	336 yd
Functional Health (Closed) London Road	health and fitness suite	402 yd
Bonchurch Park BONCHURCH AVENUE	tennis courts	901 yd
Belfairs Park Golf Course EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH	golf	997 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	71.4%
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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of SS9 2UD