Arterial Road is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 4DJ is located in the Belfairs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arterial Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 4PT, SS9 4PR, SS9 5PQ, SS9 4PU, SS9 4PS, SS9 5PG, SS9 4LE, SS9 5NQ, SS9 4DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS9 4DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 48.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 4DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 21.6% | 30.6% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 51.7% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37% | 42.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 37% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 4DJ this area, 32.3% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 32.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 20.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.2% | 92.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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% | 94.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arterial Road was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% higher than the Belfairs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arterial Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs and the 264th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2023-06-30 | £246,060 |
| 168 Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2020-07-17 | £360,672 |
| 166 Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-03-08 | £332,768 |
| 154 Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-06-12 | £311,180 |
| 158 Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-03-31 | £327,661 |
SS9 4DJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS9 4DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 4,941 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 | 1,206 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 9 Stephenson Road, Eastwood | 653 yd | |
| The Inn At Belfairs | Park Cafe, Belfairs Park | 754 yd | |
| Artability Ltd | 363 - 365A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 773 yd | |
| Woody's Caffe | Unit 2, 60 Progress Road | 803 yd | |
| Belfairs Woodland Centre | Belfairs Park, Eastwood Road North | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodcutters Arms | 307 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea | 531 yd | |
| The Bellhouse | The Bellhouse Public House, 321 Rayleigh Road | 733 yd | |
| Brookside Tavern | The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Express | 110 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood | 247 yd | |
| Ho's Kitchen | 124 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood | 248 yd | |
| Eastwood Chinese Takeaway | 317 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea | 561 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 299 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea | 561 yd | |
| Subway | Belfairs Filling Station, 108 Eastwood Old Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group Ltd | The Co-operative, 270 - 272 Eastwood Road North | 621 yd | |
| Tesco | 385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 796 yd | |
| Byfords Food Hall | 114 - 118 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood | 851 yd | |
| Lidl | 70 Progress Road, Eastwood | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Stephenson Road | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Eastwood Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Belfairs Park EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| The Eastwood Academy RAYLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| The St Christopher'S School Academy MOUNTDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,064 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.