Oak Walk, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4UH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS9 4UH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	53.7%	-1.2%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	45.1%	46.3%	1.2%	49.0%	-2.7%

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	29.1%	37%	7.9%	37.9%	-0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	43.6%	44.3%	0.7%	44.2%	0.1%
Separated	5.5%	0%	-5.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	12.3%	10.6%	-1.7%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	9.5%	8.1%	-1.4%	6.1%	2.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41%	47.2%	6.2%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	36.2%	39.2%	3.0%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	16%	11.3%	-4.7%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	6%	1.3%	-4.7%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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 19.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.3%	24.9%	-2.4%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	13.5%	-3.3%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	17.7%	2.2%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	3.4%	-2.1%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	18.1%	8.1%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	18.2%	19.8%	1.6%	33.8%	-14.0%
Other	6.8%	2.5%	-4.3%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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)
Chinese	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.6%
Pakistani	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	97%	91.1%	-5.9%	81.4%	9.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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	96.3%	92.3%	-4.0%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	0.7%	3.7%	3.0%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	92.3%	-4.0%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	3.3%	1.5%	1.8%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	61%	37.2%	23.8%
Christian	34.3%	46.2%	-11.9%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Not answered	2%	6.0%	-4.0%

Safety

Is Oak Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Walk was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% higher than the Belfairs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oak Walk has the 14th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Belfairs and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 204.3%.

🔎 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 4UH, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Oak Walk are based on 44 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 Oak Walk, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 4UH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS9 4UH

Average Price
£419,163

Semi-Detached
£450,325

Terraced
£337,506

Detached
£555,069

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oak Walk

Average Price
£426,156

Semi-Detached
£459,487

Terraced
£374,207

Detached
£596,025

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oak WalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Oak Walk, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-04-23	£326,449
10 Oak Walk, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-03-28	£316,905
4 Oak Walk, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2025-03-14	£325,193
2 Oak Walk, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2022-04-13	£334,381
10 Oak Walk, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-12-09	£324,377

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS9 4UH

Employment

SS9 4UH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	25
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Financial and insurance activities	17
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	9
Other	9
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate 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	366 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX	3out of 4	1,098 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Leigh Infant School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB	3out of 4	1,395 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Leigh Junior School Ronald Hill Grove , SS9 2JB	4out of 4	1,395 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT	3out of 4	1,516 yd	Foundation school	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	1,214 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	4out of 4	1,438 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	1,736 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP	4out of 4	1,820 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	1,832 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	4,876 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND	- not rated	5,290 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	1,092 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	1,522 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	3out of 4	1,687 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH	- not rated	2,121 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE	- not rated	2,636 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
The Inn At Belfairs	Park Cafe, Belfairs Park	322 yd
Belfairs Woodland Centre	Belfairs Park, Eastwood Road North	382 yd
Cubanos	195 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-On-Sea	607 yd
Asia Leigh Ltd	187 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-on-sea	632 yd
Blenheim Primary School Nursery	Blenheim Primary And Nursery, School Way	976 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Woodcutters Arms	307 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea		94 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Munch King	274 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea	116 yd
Eastwood Chinese Takeaway	317 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea	125 yd
Golden Dragon	299 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea	125 yd
Kebabs R Us	191 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-On-Sea	611 yd
Fish Express	110 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood	622 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Food Group Ltd	The Co-operative, 270 - 272 Eastwood Road North		116 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Belfairs Park EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH	grass pitches, tennis courts	266 yd
Belfairs Park Golf Course EASTWOOD ROAD NORTH	golf	727 yd
Bonchurch Park BONCHURCH AVENUE	tennis courts	961 yd
The St Christopher'S School Academy MOUNTDALE GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	961 yd
Oakwood Park Stephenson Road	grass pitches	966 yd
Blenheim Primary School And Childrens Centre SCHOOL WAY	grass pitches, swimming pool	976 yd
Eastwood Park PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	1,090 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	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	62.5%

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	70 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SS9 4UH