Darlinghurst Grove is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 3LF 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 Darlinghurst Grove, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 3LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 3JU, SS9 3HS, SS9 3HR, SS9 3LG, SS9 3NT, SS9 3NS, SS9 3LE, SS9 3LD, SS9 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS9 3LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 30% | 38.3% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 40.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.7% | 48.2% | 15.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 32.6% | -12.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 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 | 23.8% | 18.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 30.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 96% | 86.6% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 94.9% | 87.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 86.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darlinghurst Grove was 56.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% lower than the Blenheim Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darlinghurst Grove has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Blenheim Park and the 255th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 214.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Darlinghurst Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-05-31 | £380,105 |
| 68 Darlinghurst Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-03-12 | £371,555 |
| 77 Darlinghurst Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-03-29 | £318,113 |
| 64 Darlinghurst Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2018-02-02 | £583,356 |
| 75 Darlinghurst Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2016-10-10 | £324,866 |
SS9 3LF 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 3out of 4 | 809 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 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,566 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 | 439 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff High School For Boys - Sixth Form Centre | Westcliff High School For Boys, Kenilworth Gardens | 313 yd | |
| The Burger Bar Club | 1075 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 444 yd | |
| Continente Cafe | 938 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 565 yd | |
| The Arlington Ballroom | Arlington Rooms, 905 London Road | 565 yd | |
| MDAS Cafe | The Greenhouse Cafe, Manchester Drive Allotments | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Sue's Piano Bar | 1063 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 444 yd | |
| The Oakleigh | Bellini, 1008 - 1012 London Road | 704 yd | |
| Iveagh Conservative Club | 69 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 761 yd | |
| The Elms | 1060 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 837 yd | |
| Cellar Wine Bar Ltd | 196 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | 991 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 322 yd | |
| Fish A Licious | 808 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 377 yd | |
| Santfe And Papas Italian | 952 London Road, Leigh-on-sea | 574 yd | |
| The Fish Inn | 1117 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 592 yd | |
| Pasha Kebab Bar | 1145 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1017 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 368 yd | |
| Iceland | 956 - 984 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 565 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1169 - 1177 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 723 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Co-op, 84 - 86 Leigh Road | 801 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 1237 - 1249 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst Academy PAVILION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Girls KENILWORTH GARDENS | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 305 yd |
| Leigh Fitness Centre LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Boys KENILWORTH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 396 yd |
| Cavendish Gardens CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CLATTERFIELD GARDENS | tennis courts | 513 yd |
| St Thomas More High School KENILWORTH GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| South Essex College (Wellstead Gardens Sports Ground) WELLSTEAD GARDEN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Blenheim Park BLENHEIM CHASE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Girls Playing Fields TREECOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Chalkwell Park CHALKWELL PARK CHALKWELL PARK LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 893 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.