Bailey Road is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 3PJ is located in the West Leigh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bailey Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 3PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 3PW, SS9 3QN, SS9 3PL, SS9 3PN, SS9 3TQ, SS9 2SH, SS9 3PP, SS9 2SL, SS9 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS9 3PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.7% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS9 3PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.5% | 27.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 54.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 6.3% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 56.1% | 55.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 30.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 17.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 36.7% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 95.8% | 92.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 92.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bailey Road was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the West Leigh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bailey Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in West Leigh and the 171st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Bailey Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-07-18 | £509,081 |
| 25 Bailey Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-07-10 | £383,039 |
| 54 Bailey Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-11-30 | £675,561 |
| 27 Bailey Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-11-02 | £462,037 |
| 3 Bailey Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2021-04-09 | £319,481 |
SS9 3PJ 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Leigh Infant School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leigh Junior School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Junior School Church Road , SS7 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 657 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 3,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Cafe | 1420 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 228 yd | |
| La Casetta | 1613 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 231 yd | |
| From Eden Restaurant And Bar | 1452 London Road, Leigh-on-sea | 250 yd | |
| Mughal Dynasty | 1585 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 293 yd | |
| Percys Cafe | 1583 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary Club | 1386 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 230 yd | |
| Belfair Bar | 1595 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 279 yd | |
| Legra Tap And Kitchen | The Harry Public House, 1517 London Road | 418 yd | |
| The Harry | The Harry Public House, 1517 London Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winns | 1374 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 305 yd | |
| Room Service Express | 1745 London Road, Leigh-on-sea | 334 yd | |
| The Perfect Plaice | 1476 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 338 yd | |
| Leigh Spice | 1532 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 457 yd | |
| The Chinese Chippy | 1393 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 1663 - 1669 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 178 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Esso And Tesco Express, 1781 - 1799 London Road | 457 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Plc, 1355 - 1369 London Road | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Health (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Belfairs Academy HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Belfairs Swim Centre FAIRVIEW GARDENS | swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Belfairs Park Golf Course EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH | golf | 859 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 | 40.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.4% |
| 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.