SS9 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Broadway, 0.5km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SS9 1AE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00080124 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, SS9 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, SS9 1AE.
291
38
£ 52,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS9 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SS9 1AE is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1AE. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 290,000
7 sales · Mean £ 267,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 1AE has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Leigh North Street Primary School
West Leigh Infant School
West Leigh Junior School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Darlinghurst Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Westcliff High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Essex Yacht Club0.3 km
- Cafe Vino0.3 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.8 km
- Crooked Billet0.7 km
- The Mayflower0.6 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Jays Supermarket0.3 km
- JMS Convenience0.0 km
- Leigh Pharmacy0.4 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Om News0.4 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Boba Boulevard0.3 km
- Bubble Garden Leigh0.6 km
- Cake @ Annas Plants0.1 km
- Cult Coffee And Tattoos0.6 km
- Elsewhere0.4 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Enfes Mangal0.0 km
- Fusion0.7 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.0 km
- The Leigh Chippy0.5 km
- Ela Ltd Southend Kebab1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell0.8 km
- Leigh-On-Sea1.3 km
- Westcliff2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Redcliff Drive0.0 km
- Leighton Avenue0.0 km
- Seaview Road0.2 km
- Seaview Road0.2 km
- Broadway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS91AE · Data under Open Government Licence