Kendal Way is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 5QS is located in the Eastwood Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kendal Way, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 5QH, SS9 5QD, SS9 5QR, SS9 5QJ, SS9 5QP, SS9 5QE, SS9 5QL, SS9 5QW, SS9 5RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS9 5QS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 48% | 49.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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 | 18.4% | 20.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 65.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 46.7% | 52.1% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 30.8% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 21.4% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 29% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.4% | 92.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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% | 94.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendal Way was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Eastwood Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kendal Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Eastwood Park and the 65th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kendal Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-04-03 | £503,077 |
| 33 Kendal Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-11-03 | £384,626 |
| 23 Kendal Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2022-05-25 | £468,000 |
| 25 Kendal Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-06-18 | £551,186 |
| 14 Kendal Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-05-24 | £517,087 |
SS9 5QS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5QS 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 5QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,190 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavours Gelato | 155 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 585 yd | |
| Hasina Tandoori | 358 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 604 yd | |
| Artability Ltd | 363 - 365A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 705 yd | |
| The Cake O'Clock Tea Shop | 410 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 762 yd | |
| Sarah's Chocolate Kitchen Ltd | 83 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bellhouse | The Bellhouse Public House, 321 Rayleigh Road | 560 yd | |
| Brookside Tavern | The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Peri Peri | 153 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 595 yd | |
| Oriental Lily | 161 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 660 yd | |
| Charcoal And Earth | 376 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 762 yd | |
| Bogaz Kitchen | 382A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 762 yd | |
| Famous Chef | 374 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 772 yd | |
| Morrisons | Western Approaches, Eastwood | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heycroft Primary School BENVENUE AVENUE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Eastwood Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Edwards Hall Primary School MACMURDO ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| The Eastwood Academy RAYLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 885 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.