Steeplefield, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5XP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS9 5XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.7%	51.8%	-1.9%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	46.3%	48.2%	1.9%	49.0%	-0.8%

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	19.9%	29%	9.1%	37.9%	-8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	42%	-9.5%	44.2%	-2.2%
Separated	4.6%	2.2%	-2.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	5.8%	10.9%	5.1%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	18.3%	15.9%	-2.4%	6.1%	9.8%

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	40%	46%	6.0%	48.4%	-2.4%
Good health	34.7%	37.4%	2.7%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	17.5%	12.3%	-5.2%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	5.3%	4.3%	-1.0%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	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.

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 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.3%	23.9%	-6.4%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.4%	15.6%	-1.8%	9.6%	6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	14.5%	0.8%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	7.2%	4.3%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	14.5%	4.1%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	19.1%	21.7%	2.6%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	6.2%	2.5%	-3.7%	2.8%	-0.3%

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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	97.5%	94.2%	-3.3%	81.4%	12.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	95.8%	92.4%	-3.4%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	1.1%	4%	2.9%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	93.2%	-1.9%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.5%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.6%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
No passport held	9.8%	13.5%	-3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.3%	37.2%	-1.9%
Christian	54.6%	46.2%	8.4%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Steeplefield Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steeplefield was 57.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% higher than the Eastwood Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Steeplefield has the 6th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Eastwood Park and the 247th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 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 5XP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Steeplefield are based on 100 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 Steeplefield, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5XP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS9 5XP

Average Price
£369,814

Semi-Detached
£363,113

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£378,748

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Steeplefield

Average Price
£403,170

Semi-Detached
£416,364

Terraced
£328,674

Detached
£419,872

Flats/Maisonettes
£296,421

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on SteeplefieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
103 Steeplefield, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£381,500	2026-04-08	£381,500
141 Steeplefield, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2025-10-31	£425,999
131 Steeplefield, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2025-07-23	£415,734
123 Steeplefield, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2024-05-17	£397,919
109 Steeplefield, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£373,500	2022-06-06	£376,937

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS9 5XP

Employment

SS9 5XP 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 5XP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	79
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	25
Unemployed	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	19
Education	13
Construction	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Manufacturing	6
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ	3out of 4	512 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ	- not rated	512 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwards Hall Infant School Macmurdo Road , Eastwood SS9 5AQ	- not rated	624 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwards Hall Junior School Bosworth Road , SS9 5AB	- not rated	686 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heycroft Primary School Benvenue Avenue , Eastwood SS9 5SJ	- not rated	827 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	1,109 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Eastwood School (11-18) Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	- not rated	1,109 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	2,172 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Thomas More High School for Boys Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	- not rated	2,172 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	2,263 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	5,300 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	1,189 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	- not rated	1,189 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	- not rated	1,403 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	3out of 4	1,403 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	2,719 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
Hasina Tandoori	358 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	240 yd
Artability Ltd	363 - 365A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	275 yd
The Cake O'Clock Tea Shop	410 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	369 yd
Woody's Caffe	Unit 2, 60 Progress Road	549 yd
KFC	9 Stephenson Road, Eastwood	641 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bellhouse	The Bellhouse Public House, 321 Rayleigh Road		107 yd
Brookside Tavern	The Brookside Tavern, 357 Rayleigh Road		349 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Just Do Eat	359 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	349 yd
Bogaz Kitchen	382A Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	369 yd
Famous Chef	374 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	369 yd
Chick N Shake	380 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	369 yd
Ideal Fish Bar	380 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	369 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	385 - 397 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood	349 yd
Lidl	70 Progress Road, Eastwood	711 yd
Byfords Food Hall	114 - 118 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood	1,069 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Eastwood Park PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	516 yd
Oakwood Park Stephenson Road	grass pitches	541 yd
Edwards Hall Primary School MACMURDO ROAD	grass pitches	626 yd
The Eastwood Academy RAYLEIGH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, swimming pool	790 yd
Heycroft Primary School BENVENUE AVENUE	grass pitches	886 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	23.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	21.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	24 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	24 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.28 Mbit/s

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