Berkshire Close, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4RT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS9 4RT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	50.6%	48.8%	-1.8%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	49.4%	51.2%	1.8%	49.0%	2.2%

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	14.3%	30.4%	16.1%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	44.4%	-17.2%	44.2%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.5%	2.3%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	9.4%	11.2%	1.8%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	12.3%	10.7%	-1.6%	6.1%	4.6%

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	39.7%	51.6%	11.9%	48.4%	3.2%
Good health	37.7%	32.8%	-4.9%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	13.8%	11.2%	-2.6%	12.7%	-1.5%
Bad health	7.1%	2.8%	-4.3%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.4%

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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34%	17.2%	-16.8%	18.2%	-1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	10.7%	-4.1%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	19.1%	2.4%	13.4%	5.7%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	9.8%	3.4%	5.3%	4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	19.1%	11.7%	16.9%	2.2%
Degree or Similar	16.3%	20%	3.7%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	4.4%	4.2%	-0.2%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	1.6%	1.2%
Black African	0%	2%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	98.3%	90.8%	-7.5%	81.4%	9.4%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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%	95.2%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	2%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	95.2%	0.2%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88%	76.7%	11.3%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Hindu	3.2%	1.7%	1.5%
Jewish	3.6%	0.5%	3.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Berkshire Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berkshire Close was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.9% lower than the Belfairs average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Berkshire Close has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs and the 11th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

🔎 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. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SS9 4RT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Berkshire Close are based on 13 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 Berkshire Close, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4RT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS9 4RT

Average Price
£435,785

Semi-Detached
£434,378

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£439,301

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Berkshire Close

Average Price
£449,107

Semi-Detached
£436,066

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£478,449

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Berkshire CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Berkshire Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2018-09-21	£380,931
5 Berkshire Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2017-10-24	£390,448
4 Berkshire Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2016-05-27	£518,031
4 Berkshire Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2014-06-06	£403,309
7 Berkshire Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£201,000	2013-12-13	£377,865

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS9 4RT

Employment

SS9 4RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Construction	13
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	8
Education	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW	3out of 4	453 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ	3out of 4	1,757 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT	3out of 4	1,789 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX	3out of 4	1,793 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG	3out of 4	1,733 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	4out of 4	1,783 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	2,465 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	2,506 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP	4out of 4	2,542 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW	- not rated	4,417 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	1,704 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	3out of 4	1,966 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	2,099 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH	- not rated	2,900 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE	- not rated	3,414 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
KFC	9 Stephenson Road, Eastwood	415 yd
Woody's Caffe	Unit 2, 60 Progress Road	667 yd
The Inn At Belfairs	Park Cafe, Belfairs Park	731 yd
Belfairs Woodland Centre	Belfairs Park, Eastwood Road North	763 yd
Artability Ltd	363 - 365A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	846 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Woodcutters Arms	307 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea	698 yd
Brookside Tavern	The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road	819 yd
The Bellhouse	The Bellhouse Public House, 321 Rayleigh Road	930 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Belfairs Filling Station, 108 Eastwood Old Road	97 yd
Ho's Kitchen	124 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood	286 yd
Fish Express	110 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood	286 yd
Eastwood Chinese Takeaway	317 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea	688 yd
Golden Dragon	299 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea	688 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Byfords Food Hall	114 - 118 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood	333 yd
Lidl	70 Progress Road, Eastwood	728 yd
The Co-Operative Food Group Ltd	The Co-operative, 270 - 272 Eastwood Road North	744 yd
Tesco	385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	819 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakwood Park Stephenson Road	grass pitches	375 yd
Belfairs Park EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH	grass pitches, tennis courts	753 yd
Belfairs Park Golf Course EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH	golf	979 yd
Edwards Hall Primary School MACMURDO ROAD	grass pitches	1,082 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	17 Mbit/s
Average download speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	21.2 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	21.2 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.22 Mbit/s

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