Eastwood Park Close, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS9 5RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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	51.2%	49.1%	-2.1%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	48.8%	50.9%	2.1%	49.0%	1.9%

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	18.4%	26.1%	7.7%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	50.5%	0.5%	44.2%	6.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	4.1%	2.4%	-1.7%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.2%	8%	-2.2%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	17.3%	11.5%	-5.8%	6.1%	5.4%

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	30.7%	37.8%	7.1%	48.4%	-10.6%
Good health	42%	33.2%	-8.8%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	18.4%	18.1%	-0.3%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	7.2%	8.5%	1.3%	4.0%	4.5%
Very bad health	1.7%	2.4%	0.7%	1.2%	1.2%

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.

In the area around SS9 5RS this area, 31.6% 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 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.5%	31.6%	-10.9%	18.2%	13.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	11.9%	0.6%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	10.9%	-1.9%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	8.4%	4.6%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	14%	3.1%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	18.2%	4.3%	33.8%	-15.6%
Other	4.9%	4.9%	0.0%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.7%	1.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	97.3%	94.2%	-3.1%	81.4%	12.8%
Arab	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	96.2%	94.9%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	1%	1.5%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.2%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.5%	94.9%	0.4%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0%	-5.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.7%	76.7%	13.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	9.1%	13.5%	-4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.9%	37.2%	4.7%
Christian	50.2%	46.2%	4.0%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Eastwood Park Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastwood Park Close was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Eastwood Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Eastwood Park Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Eastwood Park and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

🔎 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. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SS9 5RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Eastwood Park Close are based on 13 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 Eastwood Park Close, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS9 5RS

Average Price
£371,578

Semi-Detached
£377,194

Terraced
£365,973

Detached
£349,097

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Eastwood Park Close

Average Price
£387,282

Semi-Detached
£379,832

Terraced
£378,411

Detached
£412,586

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Eastwood Park CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Eastwood Park Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2023-11-13	£388,882
11 Eastwood Park Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£352,000	2023-09-08	£358,169
14 Eastwood Park Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-12-21	£421,650
8 Eastwood Park Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2021-03-19	£363,801
4 Eastwood Park Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2020-03-20	£349,318

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS9 5RS

Employment

SS9 5RS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS9 5RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	116
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	11
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ	- not rated	482 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ	1out of 4	483 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ	3out of 4	718 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ	- not rated	718 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwards Hall Infant School Macmurdo Road , Eastwood SS9 5AQ	- not rated	809 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	4out of 4	950 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Eastwood School (11-18) Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	- not rated	950 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	2,108 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Thomas More High School for Boys Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	- not rated	2,108 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	2,252 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND	- not rated	5,413 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	- not rated	948 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	- not rated	948 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	- not rated	1,413 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	3out of 4	1,413 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH	- not rated	2,884 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flavours Gelato	155 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	433 yd
Hasina Tandoori	358 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	486 yd
Artability Ltd	363 - 365A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	575 yd
The Cake O'Clock Tea Shop	410 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	655 yd
Sarah's Chocolate Kitchen Ltd	83 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	655 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bellhouse	The Bellhouse Public House, 321 Rayleigh Road		389 yd
Brookside Tavern	The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road		652 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Elite Peri Peri	153 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	440 yd
Oriental Lily	161 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	490 yd
Just Do Eat	359 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	652 yd
Charcoal And Earth	376 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	655 yd
Bogaz Kitchen	382A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	655 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	652 yd
Lidl	70 Progress Road, Eastwood	1,032 yd
Morrisons	Western Approaches, Eastwood	1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eastwood Park PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	482 yd
Heycroft Primary School BENVENUE AVENUE	grass pitches	517 yd
The Eastwood Academy RAYLEIGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool	674 yd
Edwards Hall Primary School MACMURDO ROAD	grass pitches	810 yd
Oakwood Park Stephenson Road	grass pitches	917 yd
David Lloyd Club (Southend) SNAKES LANE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,072 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	30.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.01 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.01 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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