Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 3EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS9 3EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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	54.1%	52.2%	-1.9%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	45.9%	47.8%	1.9%	49.0%	-1.2%

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	29.6%	29.5%	-0.1%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	43.4%	42.1%	-1.3%	44.2%	-2.1%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	2.6%	1.6%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.7%	12.6%	2.9%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	14.3%	13.7%	-0.6%	6.1%	7.6%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.5%	33.3%	-1.2%	48.4%	-15.1%
Good health	36.8%	37.3%	0.5%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	22.3%	21.1%	-1.2%	12.7%	8.4%
Bad health	5.5%	7.8%	2.3%	4.0%	3.8%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

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 19%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.5%	25.5%	-1.0%	18.2%	7.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	13%	-2.3%	9.6%	3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	12%	-6.4%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	3.8%	-0.3%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	20.1%	6.3%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	19%	1.7%	33.8%	-14.8%
Other	4.6%	6.5%	1.9%	2.8%	3.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	2%	2.0%	0.7%	1.3%
Other Asian	0.5%	1%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.4%	97%	0.6%	81.4%	15.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% 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	93.6%	92.2%	-1.4%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	1.8%	4.9%	3.1%	6.1%	-1.2%
Africa	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	2.4%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	92.2%	-1.0%	83.2%	9.0%
10+ Years	0%	7.8%	7.8%	9.8%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	0%	-6.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
Ireland	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.3%	37.2%	11.1%
Christian	43.9%	46.2%	-2.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Jewish	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Manchester Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Drive was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.1% lower than the Blenheim Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Manchester Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Blenheim Park and the 58th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SS9 3EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 Manchester Drive are based on 329 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 Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 3EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS9 3EX

Average Price
£241,825

Semi-Detached
£417,892

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£470,709

Flats/Maisonettes
£143,655

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Manchester Drive

Average Price
£298,668

Semi-Detached
£411,583

Terraced
£347,054

Detached
£479,158

Flats/Maisonettes
£166,757

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Manchester DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 13 Oakham Court, 135 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-11-15	£164,486
Flat 14 Oakham Court, 135 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-11-15	£179,439
Flat 23 Oakham Court, 135 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£137,000	2024-08-02	£136,857
Flat 18 Oakham Court, 135 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£85,000	2024-07-01	£84,298
Flat 17 Oakham Court, 135 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£145,000	2024-06-06	£144,249

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS9 3EX

Employment

SS9 3EX 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 3EX 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

Retired	59
Full-Time Employee	46
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	8
Education	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS	3out of 4	649 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX	3out of 4	690 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Leigh Infant School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB	3out of 4	810 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Leigh Junior School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB	4out of 4	810 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh North Street Primary School North Street , SS9 1QE	2out of 4	1,040 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	853 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP	4out of 4	943 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	1,122 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG	3out of 4	1,244 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	4out of 4	1,616 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	4,294 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	4out of 4	944 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH	- not rated	995 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	1,252 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE	- not rated	1,507 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	3out of 4	1,874 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
MDAS Cafe	The Greenhouse Cafe, Manchester Drive Allotments	147 yd
The Rosy Lee	The Rosy Lee Cafe, 1219 London Road	362 yd
Leigh Grill	1163 London Road, Leigh-on-sea	367 yd
Fortune Garden Chinese Restaurant	Fortune Garden, 1159 - 1161 London Road	368 yd
NANA'S PITA	1129 London Road, Leigh-on-sea	405 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Elms	1060 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	409 yd
The Oakleigh	Bellini, 1008 - 1012 London Road	430 yd
Peggy Sue's Piano Bar	1063 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	541 yd
The Sarah Moore Pub	The Sarah Moore Public House, 57 - 59 Elm Road	894 yd
The Broker Public House	The Broker, 213 - 217 Leigh Road	984 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pasha Kebab Bar	1145 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	368 yd
Qmin Indian Takeaway	1235 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	384 yd
The Fish Inn	1117 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	423 yd
Just Wing It Essex Ltd	1070 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	452 yd
Santfe And Papas Italian	952 London Road, Leigh-on-sea	487 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	1169 - 1177 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	368 yd
Waitrose Ltd	1237 - 1249 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	385 yd
Iceland	956 - 984 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	492 yd
Tesco	1017 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	651 yd
Sainsbury's Local	Sainsburys Plc, 1355 - 1369 London Road	818 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bonchurch Park BONCHURCH AVENUE	tennis courts	361 yd
Darlinghurst Academy PAVILION DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	511 yd
Blenheim Primary School And Childrens Centre SCHOOL WAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	682 yd
Blenheim Park BLENHEIM CHASE	grass pitches	683 yd
Westcliff High School For Girls KENILWORTH GARDENS	health and fitness suite, tennis courts	739 yd
Leigh Fitness Centre LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite	810 yd
Westcliff High School For Boys KENILWORTH GARDENS	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	882 yd
Armour Leisure (Closed) 88-90 88-90 Pall Mall	health and fitness suite	895 yd
The St Christopher'S School Academy MOUNTDALE GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	957 yd
St Thomas More High School KENILWORTH GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,025 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.3%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	56.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	92.77 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	92.77 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.