The Ryde, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4TH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS9 4TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	51.1%	1.1%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	50%	48.9%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 4TH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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	10.3%	18.1%	7.8%	37.9%	-19.8%
Married: Opposite sex	68.5%	56.1%	-12.4%	44.2%	11.9%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	5.6%	7.6%	2.0%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	14.2%	15.2%	1.0%	6.1%	9.1%

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	28.5%	40.2%	11.7%	48.4%	-8.2%
Good health	44.9%	36%	-8.9%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	19.1%	20.3%	1.2%	12.7%	7.6%
Bad health	5.5%	3.1%	-2.4%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

In the area around SS9 4TH this area, 34.3% 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 19.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.8%	34.3%	-7.5%	18.2%	16.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	8.1%	-7.8%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	14.8%	2.3%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.8%	2.5%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.2%	12.3%	7.1%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	10.3%	19.1%	8.8%	33.8%	-14.7%
Other	9.9%	4.7%	-5.2%	2.8%	1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.4%	98.1%	-0.3%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.9% 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	98.4%	98.9%	0.5%	83.2%	15.7%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	98.9%	0.5%	83.2%	15.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
No passport held	13%	13.5%	-0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.9%	37.2%	-0.3%
Christian	57.4%	46.2%	11.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is The Ryde Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ryde was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Belfairs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Ryde has the 9th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs and the 81st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

🔎 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 4TH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 The Ryde are based on 89 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 The Ryde, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4TH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS9 4TH

Average Price
£436,403

Semi-Detached
£427,508

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£495,704

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Ryde

Average Price
£467,498

Semi-Detached
£464,114

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£482,938

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The RydeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 The Ryde, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2025-03-31	£452,221
9 The Ryde, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2025-01-06	£391,326
33 The Ryde, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-12-03	£395,662
11 The Ryde, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£371,500	2024-05-30	£392,248
45 The Ryde, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2023-06-15	£421,451

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS9 4TH

Employment

SS9 4TH 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 4TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	134
Full-Time Employee	40
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	20
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Manufacturing	3
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Education	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW	3out of 4	780 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ	3out of 4	1,225 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE	3out of 4	1,836 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ	3out of 4	2,020 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA	4out of 4	2,145 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,844 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	4out of 4	2,219 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD	2out of 4	2,761 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	2,868 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	2,927 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	3,994 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	2,132 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	2,225 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	3out of 4	2,394 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH	- not rated	3,264 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ	3out of 4	3,495 yd	Foundation special school	No	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	608 yd
Woody's Caffe	Unit 2, 60 Progress Road	822 yd
The Inn At Belfairs	Park Cafe, Belfairs Park	983 yd
Belfairs Woodland Centre	Belfairs Park, Eastwood Road North	988 yd
Metros Chicken	562 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	1,007 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Oakwood / Chik Box And K-Town / Locked And Loaded	The Oakwood, 564 Rayleigh Road	1,036 yd
Brookside Tavern	The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road	1,044 yd
The Woodcutters Arms	307 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea	1,052 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Belfairs Filling Station, 108 Eastwood Old Road	367 yd
Ho's Kitchen	124 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood	725 yd
Fish Express	110 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood	725 yd
Lucky Bamboo	551 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	1,004 yd
Hassain's Indian Takeaway	559 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	1,004 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Byfords Food Hall	114 - 118 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood	165 yd
Lidl	70 Progress Road, Eastwood	787 yd
Tesco	385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	1,044 yd
The Co-Operative Food Group Ltd	The Co-operative, 270 - 272 Eastwood Road North	1,071 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakwood Park Stephenson Road	grass pitches	696 yd
Belfairs Park EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,025 yd
Belfairs Park Golf Course EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH	golf	1,065 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SS9 4TH