SS9 1AP is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.
This is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00080121 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS9 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS9 1AP.
277
40
£ 52,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS9 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SS9 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1AP. The average age is 40.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 1AP has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Darlinghurst Academy
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Belfairs Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Essex Yacht Club0.4 km
- Cafe Vino0.1 km
- Crooked Billet0.4 km
- The Mayflower0.4 km
- The Peter Boat Inn0.4 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Jays Supermarket0.5 km
- JMS Convenience0.3 km
- Leigh Pharmacy0.1 km
- Londis1.0 km
- Om News0.2 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Boba Boulevard0.5 km
- Bubble Garden Leigh0.8 km
- Cake @ Annas Plants0.2 km
- Cult Coffee And Tattoos0.8 km
- Elsewhere0.2 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Enfes Mangal0.3 km
- Fusion1.0 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
- The Leigh Chippy0.8 km
- Ela Ltd Southend Kebab0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leigh-On-Sea1.0 km
- Chalkwell1.1 km
- Westcliff2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway0.1 km
- Seaview Road0.1 km
- Leigh Church0.1 km
- Leigh Post Office0.2 km
- Seaview Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS91AP · Data under Open Government Licence