Highbank Close, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS9 4BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	50.1%	52.7%	2.6%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	49.9%	47.3%	-2.6%	49.0%	-1.7%

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	36.9%	41.7%	4.8%	37.9%	3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	42.1%	42%	-0.1%	44.2%	-2.2%
Separated	3.8%	1.7%	-2.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.7%	7.8%	-3.9%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	5.5%	6.8%	1.3%	6.1%	0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.1%	47.3%	-1.8%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	32.5%	29.2%	-3.3%	33.6%	-4.4%
Fair health	11.5%	16.9%	5.4%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	4.3%	4.9%	0.6%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.5%

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 20.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.7%	25.4%	-5.3%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	12.4%	-3.1%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	15.1%	-1.8%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	1%	3.7%	2.7%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.6%	20.1%	2.5%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	20.7%	8.6%	33.8%	-13.1%
Other	6.2%	2.7%	-3.5%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	5.6%	2.5%	-3.1%	1.1%	1.4%
Chinese	1.8%	3.2%	1.4%	0.7%	2.5%
Indian	2.6%	1.2%	-1.4%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	1.5%	2.9%	1.4%	2.7%	0.2%
Other Asian	0.5%	1%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	85.2%	83.3%	-1.9%	81.4%	1.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.1% 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%	87.1%	-3.9%	83.2%	3.9%
European Union	0.5%	2.7%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	4.1%	2.4%	-1.7%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.3%	6.1%	1.8%	5.6%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91%	87.8%	-3.2%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	11%	10.7%	9.8%	1.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.4%	0.5%	-5.9%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.7%	76.7%	3.0%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.8%	37.2%	19.6%
Christian	31.2%	46.2%	-15.0%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	2.4%	1.7%	0.7%
Muslim	5.1%	6.5%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Highbank Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbank Close was 49.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% lower than the Blenheim Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highbank Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Blenheim Park and the 235th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

🔎 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 4BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Highbank Close are based on 9 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 Highbank Close, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS9 4BZ

Average Price
£334,917

Semi-Detached
£340,326

Terraced
£297,055

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highbank Close

Average Price
£349,806

Semi-Detached
£355,367

Terraced
£305,315

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highbank CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Highbank Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2024-10-31	£486,159
9 Highbank Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2017-03-24	£390,123
7 Highbank Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£229,000	2015-10-09	£349,784
16 Highbank Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2013-07-05	£305,315
1 Highbank Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2008-04-04	£317,332

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS9 4BZ

Employment

SS9 4BZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Part-Time Employee	50
Self-Employed	34
Retired	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	27
Looking after home or family	26
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	11
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	24
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Financial and insurance activities	14
Manufacturing	13
Construction	12
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Education	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT	3out of 4	440 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX	3out of 4	702 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ	3out of 4	873 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW	3out of 4	1,373 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS	3out of 4	1,463 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	4out of 4	316 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	1,136 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	1,261 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP	4out of 4	1,302 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG	3out of 4	2,174 yd	Academy converter	No	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	4,555 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	439 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	3out of 4	584 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH	- not rated	1,899 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE	- not rated	2,343 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	2,372 yd	Other independent school	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
The Elms Cafe	21 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	278 yd
The Fish Shop	17 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	278 yd
Sarah's Chocolate Kitchen Ltd	83 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	466 yd
David Lloyd Health And Fitness Centre	Snakes Lane, Eastwood	560 yd
Blenheim Primary School Nursery	Blenheim Primary And Nursery, School Way	666 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eastwood Takeaway	330 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea	200 yd
Curry Pot	324 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea	200 yd
Oriental Lily	161 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	654 yd
Elite Peri Peri	153 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	723 yd
Kebabs R Us	191 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-On-Sea	955 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The St Christopher'S School Academy MOUNTDALE GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	393 yd
The Eastwood Academy RAYLEIGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool	424 yd
Bridgewater Drive Playing Fields COCKETHURST CLOSE	grass pitches	656 yd
Eastwood Park PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	661 yd
Blenheim Primary School And Childrens Centre SCHOOL WAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	671 yd
David Lloyd Club (Southend) SNAKES LANE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	718 yd
Blenheim Park BLENHEIM CHASE	grass pitches	765 yd
Westcliff High School For Girls Playing Fields TREECOT DRIVE	grass pitches	779 yd
Snakes Lane Playing Field SNAKES LANE	grass pitches	790 yd
St Thomas More High School KENILWORTH GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,014 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	216.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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