Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

VICTORIA ROAD, SS9 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, SS9 1AU.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS9 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS9 1AU's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £536k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS9 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Victoria Road, 0.4km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.

For families considering a move, SS9 1AU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £536k, up 18.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00080131 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1AU. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 588,750

2 sales · Mean £ 588,750

Flat

£ 260,250

6 sales · Mean £ 266,625

Semi-Detached

£ 609,000

14 sales · Mean £ 567,092

Detached

£ 407,085

2 sales · Mean £ 407,085

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS9 1AU has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime17
Shoplifting16
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Leigh North Street Primary School

Good613 pupils0.2 km
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West Leigh Infant School

Good357 pupils0.9 km
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West Leigh Junior School

Outstanding514 pupils0.9 km
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Darlinghurst Academy

Good550 pupils1.1 km
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Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Good360 pupils1.1 km
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Good476 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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Westcliff High School for Girls

Outstanding1348 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Essex Yacht Club0.3 km
  • Cafe Vino0.3 km
  • Iveagh Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Crooked Billet0.6 km
  • The Mayflower0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Jays Supermarket0.4 km
  • JMS Convenience0.2 km
  • Leigh Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Om News0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

81 nearby
  • Boba Boulevard0.4 km
  • Bubble Garden Leigh0.7 km
  • Cake @ Annas Plants0.1 km
  • Cult Coffee And Tattoos0.7 km
  • Elsewhere0.3 km
  • + 76 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Enfes Mangal0.2 km
  • Fusion0.9 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.2 km
  • The Leigh Chippy0.6 km
  • Ela Ltd Southend Kebab1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chalkwell0.9 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea1.2 km
  • Westcliff2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Seaview Road0.1 km
  • Seaview Road0.1 km
  • Seaview Road0.1 km
  • Broadway0.1 km
  • Redcliff Drive0.2 km