SS9 1BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Queens Road, 0.6km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.
For serious buyers, SS9 1BA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, down 49.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00080133 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS ROAD, SS9 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, SS9 1BA.
233
50
£ 52,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS9 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS9 1BA's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £460k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 49.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1BA. The average age is 49.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 261,666
Semi-Detached
£ 529,995
7 sales · Mean £ 546,499
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 1BA has low crime rates — 39 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
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
West Leigh Infant School
West Leigh 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 Club0.2 km
- Cafe Vino0.4 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.8 km
- Crooked Billet0.7 km
- The Mayflower0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Saltwater Beach Cafe1.0 km
- Boba Boulevard0.3 km
- Bubble Garden Leigh0.6 km
- Cake @ Annas Plants0.2 km
- Cult Coffee And Tattoos0.6 km
- + 77 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Jays Supermarket0.3 km
- JMS Convenience0.2 km
- Leigh Pharmacy0.5 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Om News0.5 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Enfes Mangal0.2 km
- Fusion0.7 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.2 km
- The Leigh Chippy0.5 km
- Just Wing It Essex Ltd0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell0.8 km
- Leigh-On-Sea1.3 km
- Westcliff2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Redcliff Drive0.1 km
- Leighton Avenue0.1 km
- Grand Drive0.2 km
- Grand Drive0.2 km
- Seaview Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS91BA · Data under Open Government Licence