Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

GRAND PARADE, SS9 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAND PARADE, SS9 1BE.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS9 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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

SS9 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% 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.

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

SS9 1BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Grand Parade, 0.7km 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 1BE represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00080133 (shared with 7 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 1BE. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

SS9 1BE has low crime rates — 41 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting16
Vehicle crime14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Leigh North Street Primary School

Good613 pupils0.4 km
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Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Good476 pupils1.0 km
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Darlinghurst Academy

Good550 pupils1.1 km
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West Leigh Infant School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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West Leigh Junior School

Outstanding514 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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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Jays Supermarket0.4 km
  • JMS Convenience0.2 km
  • Leigh Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Essex Yacht Club0.2 km
  • The Cork Dork0.9 km
  • Cafe Vino0.5 km
  • Iveagh Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Broadway0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Baboush0.9 km
  • La Pazzetta Restaurant Limited0.9 km
  • Saltwater Beach Cafe0.8 km
  • Boba Boulevard0.4 km
  • Bubble Garden Leigh0.5 km
  • + 77 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Enfes Mangal0.2 km
  • Fusion0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.2 km
  • The Leigh Chippy0.5 km
  • Pasha Kebab Bar0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chalkwell0.7 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea1.5 km
  • Westcliff2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Grand Drive0.1 km
  • Grand Drive0.1 km
  • Redcliff Drive0.2 km
  • Leighton Avenue0.2 km
  • Grand Parade0.3 km