Arterial Road is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 4SJ 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 4SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 4ED, SS9 4DS, SS9 4SH, SS9 4DY, SS9 4SG, SS9 4DT, SS9 5EH, SS9 4SU, SS9 5EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS9 4SJ is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 45.5% | 43.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 54.5% | 56.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 | 35.5% | 40.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 38% | 39.7% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 45.5% | 37.7% | -7.8% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 16.7% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 19.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 9.7% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 20.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 10.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arterial Road was 111.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 170.1% higher than the Belfairs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arterial Road has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs and the 158th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Belfairs Court Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-06-14 | £208,912 |
| 7 Belfairs Court Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-04 | £240,945 |
| 10 Belfairs Court Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-09-09 | £238,540 |
| 9 Belfairs Court Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2020-04-16 | £215,210 |
| 10 Belfairs Court Arterial Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-12-13 | £173,756 |
SS9 4SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 3,876 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 | 2,575 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter Rayleigh | 629 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 564 yd | |
| Metros Chicken | 562 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 580 yd | |
| Indian Diner | 568 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 580 yd | |
| Mr Tang's Chinese Restaurant | 556 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 580 yd | |
| KFC | 9 Stephenson Road, Eastwood | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood / Chik Box And K-Town / Locked And Loaded | The Oakwood, 564 Rayleigh Road | 581 yd | |
| Brookside Tavern | The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Bamboo | 551 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 532 yd | |
| Hassain's Indian Takeaway | 559 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 532 yd | |
| New Cod On The Block | 560 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 580 yd | |
| Subway | Belfairs Filling Station, 108 Eastwood Old Road | 881 yd | |
| Just Do Eat | 359 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byfords Food Hall | 114 - 118 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood | 591 yd | |
| Lidl | 70 Progress Road, Eastwood | 668 yd | |
| Tesco | 385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Stephenson Road | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Edwards Hall Primary School MACMURDO ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.