SS9 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Leigh Road, 0.7km from Chalkwell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Southend West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00080026 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1BZ.
404
46
£ 47,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 46, SS9 1BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £168k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1BZ. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 168,000
3 sales · Mean £ 168,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 1BZ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Leigh North Street Primary School
Darlinghurst Academy
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff High School for Girls
St Thomas More High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Eastwood Boulevard Post Office1.0 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Jays Supermarket0.4 km
- JMS Convenience0.6 km
- Leigh Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Essex Yacht Club0.8 km
- The Cork Dork0.7 km
- Cafe Vino0.9 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.1 km
- The Broadway0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Baboush0.7 km
- La Pazzetta Restaurant Limited0.7 km
- Saltwater Beach Cafe0.7 km
- Tides0.9 km
- Boba Boulevard0.4 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Enfes Mangal0.6 km
- Fusion0.1 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
- The Leigh Chippy0.1 km
- Pasha Kebab Bar0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell0.5 km
- Westcliff1.8 km
- Leigh-On-Sea1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Woodfield Park Drive0.1 km
- Woodfield Road0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Kings Road0.1 km
- Leigh Cliff Road0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SS91BZ · Data under Open Government Licence