Orchard Grove is in Leigh-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS9 5TR is located in the St Laurence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Grove, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS9 5TP, SS9 5TU, SS9 5TX, SS9 5TS, SS9 5SS, SS9 5TT, SS9 5XF, SS9 5FQ, SS2 6XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS9 5TR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 52.6% | 52.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 5TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% 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 | 18.5% | 18.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 58.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 40.4% | 47.5% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 39% | 29.8% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 17.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 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 | 30.5% | 21.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 19% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 23% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.9% | 86.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 88.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| 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 | 92.5% | 88.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Grove was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the St Laurence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Grove has the 9th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Laurence and the 96th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Orchard Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-12-16 | £405,938 |
| 88 Orchard Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-02-20 | £483,666 |
| 8 Orchard Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-21 | £295,016 |
| 18 Orchard Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-06-01 | £326,625 |
| 24 Orchard Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-05-12 | £336,415 |
SS9 5TR 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 5TR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairways Primary School The Fairway , SS9 4QW | 3out of 4 | 1,692 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 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,848 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 | 372 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 2,901 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Chocolate Kitchen Ltd | 83 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 292 yd | |
| Flavours Gelato | 155 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 298 yd | |
| The Elms Cafe | 21 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 364 yd | |
| The Fish Shop | 17 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 364 yd | |
| David Lloyd Health And Fitness Centre | Snakes Lane, Eastwood | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bellhouse | The Bellhouse Public House, 321 Rayleigh Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Lily | 161 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 278 yd | |
| Elite Peri Peri | 153 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood | 293 yd | |
| Eastwood Takeaway | 330 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 597 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 324 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 597 yd | |
| Loyal Toast | The Loyal Toast, Western Approaches | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Western Approaches, Eastwood | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Southend) SNAKES LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| The Eastwood Academy RAYLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Snakes Lane Playing Field SNAKES LANE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Heycroft Primary School BENVENUE AVENUE | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Eastwood Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| The Len Forge Centre EASTWOODBURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 745 yd |
| The St Christopher'S School Academy MOUNTDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,034 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.5% |
| 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 | 2.3% |
| Median download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.83 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.