SS9 1BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00080104 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS9 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS9 1BD.
242
49
£ 52,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS9 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS9 1BD's 69% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1BD. The average age is 48.9. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS9 1BD is moderate at 54 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
Belfairs Academy
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Essex Yacht Club0.5 km
- Cafe Vino0.3 km
- The Broadway0.3 km
- The Elms1.0 km
- Mariners Court0.5 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Jays Supermarket0.7 km
- JMS Convenience0.5 km
- Leigh Pharmacy0.3 km
- Om News0.4 km
- Sue Ryder0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Boba Boulevard0.8 km
- Cake @ Annas Plants0.5 km
- Elsewhere0.3 km
- Irma's Pizzeria0.3 km
- Leigh Bagel Bar0.9 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Enfes Mangal0.5 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.5 km
- Just Wing It Essex Ltd0.9 km
- Qmin Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- Fish To Go0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leigh-On-Sea0.9 km
- Chalkwell1.3 km
- Westcliff2.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Ship0.1 km
- The Ship0.1 km
- The Ship0.1 km
- Leigh Church0.2 km
- Seaview Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS91BD · Data under Open Government Licence