Manchester Drive is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 3EY is located in the Blenheim Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 3EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 3EW, SS9 3EX, SS9 3EZ, SS9 3EG, SS9 3EF, SS9 3EE, SS9 3EQ, SS9 3EH, SS9 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS9 3EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 35.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 37.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.6%) 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 | 36.4% | 33.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 27.4% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 25.7% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 3EY this area, 32% 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 | 38.7% | 32% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 13.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 89.4% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 94.4% | 93% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 31.9% | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Drive was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Blenheim Park average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Manchester Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Blenheim Park and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-02-07 | £393,242 |
| 101 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2021-09-20 | £760,551 |
| 125 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2015-02-13 | £634,765 |
| 136 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-04-25 | £590,497 |
| 103 Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2013-08-22 | £392,211 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SS9 3EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leigh Infant School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leigh Junior School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 901 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 | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDAS Cafe | The Greenhouse Cafe, Manchester Drive Allotments | 2 yd | |
| Fortune Garden Chinese Restaurant | Fortune Garden, 1159 - 1161 London Road | 408 yd | |
| NANA'S PITA | 1129 London Road, Leigh-on-sea | 408 yd | |
| Leigh Grill | 1163 London Road, Leigh-on-sea | 412 yd | |
| The Rosy Lee | The Rosy Lee Cafe, 1219 London Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakleigh | Bellini, 1008 - 1012 London Road | 456 yd | |
| The Elms | 1060 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 481 yd | |
| Peggy Sue's Piano Bar | 1063 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 483 yd | |
| The Sarah Moore Pub | The Sarah Moore Public House, 57 - 59 Elm Road | 981 yd | |
| The Broker Public House | The Broker, 213 - 217 Leigh Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasha Kebab Bar | 1145 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 408 yd | |
| The Fish Inn | 1117 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 412 yd | |
| Santfe And Papas Italian | 952 London Road, Leigh-on-sea | 467 yd | |
| Qmin Indian Takeaway | 1235 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 505 yd | |
| Fish Shop 2 | 223 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-On-Sea | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1169 - 1177 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 408 yd | |
| Iceland | 956 - 984 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 469 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 1237 - 1249 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 507 yd | |
| Tesco | 1017 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 574 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Plc, 1355 - 1369 London Road | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst Academy PAVILION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Bonchurch Park BONCHURCH AVENUE | tennis courts | 502 yd |
| Blenheim Park BLENHEIM CHASE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Girls KENILWORTH GARDENS | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Blenheim Primary School And Childrens Centre SCHOOL WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 614 yd |
| Leigh Fitness Centre LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Boys KENILWORTH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 737 yd |
| St Thomas More High School KENILWORTH GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| The St Christopher'S School Academy MOUNTDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Girls Playing Fields TREECOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 907 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 | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.