Eastwood Rise is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 5BU is located in the Lodge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eastwood Rise, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 5DD, SS9 5DB, SS9 5BY, SS9 5BX, SS9 5DH, SS9 5BT, SS9 5DQ, SS9 5AT, SS9 5AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS9 5BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 26% | 23.1% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 60.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 52.1% | 55.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 15.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 30.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.7% | 92.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 92% | 93.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 93.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastwood Rise was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Eastwood Rise has the 18th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Lodge and the 80th lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Eastwood Rise, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-04-22 | £391,974 |
| 58 Eastwood Rise, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-03-20 | £459,222 |
| 66 Eastwood Rise, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-03-17 | £498,535 |
| 64 Eastwood Rise, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-10-18 | £509,754 |
| 77 Eastwood Rise, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-06-28 | £854,167 |
SS9 5BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS9 5BU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 3,545 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 | 4,678 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,973 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 4,180 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros Chicken | 562 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 470 yd | |
| Indian Diner | 568 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 470 yd | |
| Mr Tang's Chinese Restaurant | 556 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 470 yd | |
| Miller And Carter Rayleigh | 629 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 523 yd | |
| Ally's Sweet Cart | 401 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakwood / Chik Box And K-Town / Locked And Loaded | The Oakwood, 564 Rayleigh Road | 456 yd | |
| Brookside Tavern | The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cod On The Block | 560 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 470 yd | |
| Lucky Bamboo | 551 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 502 yd | |
| Hassain's Indian Takeaway | 559 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 502 yd | |
| Charcoal And Earth | 376 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 899 yd | |
| Bogaz Kitchen | 382A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 70 Progress Road, Eastwood | 790 yd | |
| Tesco | 385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edwards Hall Primary School MACMURDO ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Grove Road Playing Field GROVE COURT | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 21.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 21.9% |
| 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 | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.