Arterial Road is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 4DR 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 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 4SE, SS9 4SF, SS9 4DZ, SS9 4SN, SS9 4SL, SS9 4RZ, SS9 5EW, SS9 5EP, SS9 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS9 4DR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 51.4% | 57% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 43% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 | 26.3% | 30.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 43.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 45.6% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 25.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 12.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 21.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 92.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.8% | 93.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arterial Road was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Belfairs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arterial Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs and the 85th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 396 Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2001-09-12 | £569,330 |
| 396 Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 1996-12-13 | £506,960 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA | 4out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,975 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 | 4,159 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 | 2,164 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Foundation special school | No | 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 | 389 yd | |
| Woody's Caffe | Unit 2, 60 Progress Road | 531 yd | |
| Metros Chicken | 562 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 672 yd | |
| Indian Diner | 568 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 672 yd | |
| Mr Tang's Chinese Restaurant | 556 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood / Chik Box And K-Town / Locked And Loaded | The Oakwood, 564 Rayleigh Road | 706 yd | |
| Brookside Tavern | The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road | 770 yd | |
| The Bellhouse | The Bellhouse Public House, 321 Rayleigh Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Belfairs Filling Station, 108 Eastwood Old Road | 499 yd | |
| New Cod On The Block | 560 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 672 yd | |
| Lucky Bamboo | 551 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 681 yd | |
| Hassain's Indian Takeaway | 559 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 681 yd | |
| Ho's Kitchen | 124 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byfords Food Hall | 114 - 118 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood | 239 yd | |
| Lidl | 70 Progress Road, Eastwood | 459 yd | |
| Tesco | 385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Stephenson Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Edwards Hall Primary School MACMURDO ROAD | grass pitches | 884 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.