Croft Close is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 4NX 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 Croft Close, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 4NA, SS9 4NU, SS9 4JP, SS9 4LZ, SS9 4NR, SS9 4JR, SS9 4ND, SS9 4LL, SS9 4NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS9 4NX 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 | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 32.2% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 48.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 42.9% | 46.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 29.1% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 18% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 31.5% | 26.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 15.9% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 23.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 90.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.1% 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% | 90.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Close was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% higher than the Belfairs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croft Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Croft Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2023-12-14 | £316,614 |
| 8 Croft Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-11-02 | £323,517 |
| 17 Croft Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-09 | £340,832 |
| 8 Croft Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-01-30 | £330,902 |
| 17 Croft Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-05-25 | £286,782 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,449 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 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 5,317 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 | 661 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 2,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubanos | 195 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-On-Sea | 453 yd | |
| Asia Leigh Ltd | 187 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-on-sea | 486 yd | |
| Blenheim Primary School Nursery | Blenheim Primary And Nursery, School Way | 608 yd | |
| The Inn At Belfairs | Park Cafe, Belfairs Park | 775 yd | |
| Belfairs Woodland Centre | Belfairs Park, Eastwood Road North | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodcutters Arms | 307 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabs R Us | 191 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-On-Sea | 459 yd | |
| Fish Shop 2 | 223 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-On-Sea | 558 yd | |
| Eastwood Chinese Takeaway | 317 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea | 564 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 299 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea | 564 yd | |
| Munch King | 274 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group Ltd | The Co-operative, 270 - 272 Eastwood Road North | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The St Christopher'S School Academy MOUNTDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Blenheim Primary School And Childrens Centre SCHOOL WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Belfairs Park EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| The Eastwood Academy RAYLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Eastwood Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Blenheim Park BLENHEIM CHASE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Bonchurch Park BONCHURCH AVENUE | tennis courts | 987 yd |
| Oakwood Park Stephenson Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.