Surrey Avenue is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 3HB 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 Surrey Avenue, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 3HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 3HE, SS9 3HD, SS9 3HP, SS9 3HF, SS9 3HA, SS9 3HR, SS9 3HG, SS9 3EZ, SS9 3HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS9 3HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 46.9% | 52.6% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 53.1% | 47.4% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 3HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 39.7% | 44.8% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 40.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 46.9% | 43% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.9% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3HB this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 32.1% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 13.3% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 14% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.8% | 84.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 91.4% | 89.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 89.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.6% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Avenue was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% higher than the Blenheim Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Surrey Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Blenheim Park and the 188th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Surrey Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-03 | £257,700 |
| 45 Surrey Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-08-09 | £330,875 |
| 38 Surrey Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2024-01-26 | £323,126 |
| 55 Surrey Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-14 | £342,882 |
| 52 Surrey Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-09-21 | £312,983 |
SS9 3HB 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 | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst Primary and Nursery School Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | - not rated | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 4out of 4 | 576 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 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | - not rated | 196 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | - not rated | 286 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 492 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 | 3,723 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 | 675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | - not rated | 797 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Preparatory School 7-9 Westminster Drive , SS0 9SJ | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff High School For Boys - Sixth Form Centre | Westcliff High School For Boys, Kenilworth Gardens | 285 yd | |
| MDAS Cafe | The Greenhouse Cafe, Manchester Drive Allotments | 399 yd | |
| Blenheim Primary School Nursery | Blenheim Primary And Nursery, School Way | 558 yd | |
| The Burger Bar Club | 1075 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 571 yd | |
| Continente Cafe | 938 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Sue's Piano Bar | 1063 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 571 yd | |
| The Oakleigh | Bellini, 1008 - 1012 London Road | 724 yd | |
| The Elms | 1060 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 811 yd | |
| Iveagh Conservative Club | 69 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | 991 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 614 yd | |
| The Fish Inn | 1117 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 629 yd | |
| Santfe And Papas Italian | 952 London Road, Leigh-on-sea | 649 yd | |
| Fish A Licious | 808 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 694 yd | |
| Pasha Kebab Bar | 1145 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1017 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 575 yd | |
| Iceland | 956 - 984 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 644 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1169 - 1177 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 708 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 1237 - 1249 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcliff High School For Girls KENILWORTH GARDENS | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 196 yd |
| Darlinghurst Academy PAVILION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Boys KENILWORTH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 336 yd |
| Blenheim Park BLENHEIM CHASE | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| St Thomas More High School KENILWORTH GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Blenheim Primary School And Childrens Centre SCHOOL WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Girls Playing Fields TREECOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Leigh Fitness Centre LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Cavendish Gardens CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CLATTERFIELD GARDENS | tennis courts | 715 yd |
| South Essex College (Wellstead Gardens Sports Ground) WELLSTEAD GARDEN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 755 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 28 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.