Area Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS9 postcode area.

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Population

50,100

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,644 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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8/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

SS9 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £452k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £452k. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

home £452,267 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS9 is a postcode district in Southend-on-Sea, East of England, covering 1056 active and 487 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SS9 (15%) is characterised by a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (13%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SS9 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SS9 are around £452k, up 2.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SS9 at 150 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SS9 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2900
Vehicle crime867
Criminal damage and arson652
Anti-social behaviour627
Other theft607

school Local Schools

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Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Good476 pupils
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Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Good360 pupils
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Leigh North Street Primary School

Good613 pupils
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West Leigh Infant School

Good357 pupils
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Heycroft Primary School

Inadequate397 pupils
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Fairways Primary School

Good418 pupils
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Eastwood Primary School & Nursery

Good453 pupils
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The Eastwood Academy

Outstanding1103 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Premier Supermarket
  • SS Grove (Formerly Londis)
  • Mace
  • Rontec BP Leigh On Sea
  • The BBQ Barn Ltd
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

119 nearby
  • Cake @ Annas Plants
  • Calypso
  • Cantina
  • Chin Chin
  • Club Sandwich
  • + 114 more
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Charcoal And Earth
  • Chick N Shake
  • Eastwood Chinese Takeaway
  • Ela Ltd Southend Kebab
  • Elite Peri Peri
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Legra Tap And Kitchen
  • Belfair Bar
  • Brookside Tavern
  • Cafe Vino
  • Cellar Wine Bar Ltd
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • Tesco Metro
  • The Co-Operative
  • + 9 more