Ryde Close is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 4TL 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 Ryde Close, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 4TN, SS9 4TA, SS9 4TH, SS9 4RY, SS9 4RZ, SS9 4TJ, SS9 4SZ, SS9 4SN, SS9 4TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS9 4TL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.5% | 50% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 17.8% | 25.2% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 48.4% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 15.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
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 | 31% | 37% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 44.7% | 37% | -7.7% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 22% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 26.1% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 100% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 96.1% | 93.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryde Close was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Belfairs average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ryde Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ryde Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2011-10-24 | £565,225 |
| 6 Ryde Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2010-04-01 | £484,641 |
| 6 Ryde Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-06-04 | £433,558 |
| 4 Ryde Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2007-02-09 | £545,714 |
| 8 Ryde Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2005-10-14 | £467,661 |
SS9 4TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4TL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Bilton Road , Hadleigh SS7 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,092 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 | 1,939 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 | 2,914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,962 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 | 4,013 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 | 2,162 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,496 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 | 553 yd | |
| Woody's Caffe | Unit 2, 60 Progress Road | 750 yd | |
| Metros Chicken | 562 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 908 yd | |
| Indian Diner | 568 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 908 yd | |
| Mr Tang's Chinese Restaurant | 556 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood / Chik Box And K-Town / Locked And Loaded | The Oakwood, 564 Rayleigh Road | 937 yd | |
| Brookside Tavern | The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Belfairs Filling Station, 108 Eastwood Old Road | 403 yd | |
| Ho's Kitchen | 124 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood | 739 yd | |
| Fish Express | 110 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood | 739 yd | |
| Lucky Bamboo | 551 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 906 yd | |
| Hassain's Indian Takeaway | 559 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byfords Food Hall | 114 - 118 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood | 133 yd | |
| Lidl | 70 Progress Road, Eastwood | 703 yd | |
| Tesco | 385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Park Stephenson Road | grass pitches | 663 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.