Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SOMERVILLE GARDENS, SS9 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERVILLE GARDENS, SS9 1DD.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS9 1DD 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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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS9 1DD combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£655k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £655k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 19.5% year-on-year.

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

SS9 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Somerville Gardens, 0.8km from Chalkwell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS9, SS9 1DD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £655k, up 19.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00080130 (shared with 5 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 1DD. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 611,000

6 sales · Mean £ 570,750

Detached

£ 741,250

2 sales · Mean £ 741,250

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

SS9 1DD has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft16
Public order14
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Good360 pupils0.6 km
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Good476 pupils0.6 km
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Leigh North Street Primary School

Good613 pupils0.7 km
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Darlinghurst Academy

Good550 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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Westcliff High School for Girls

Outstanding1348 pupils1.1 km
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Outstanding1253 pupils1.1 km
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West Leigh Junior School

Outstanding514 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Jays Supermarket0.3 km
  • JMS Convenience0.5 km
  • Leigh Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Londis0.2 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Essex Yacht Club0.6 km
  • The Cork Dork0.7 km
  • Cafe Vino0.8 km
  • Iveagh Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Peggy Sue's Piano Bar0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Baboush0.7 km
  • La Pazzetta Restaurant Limited0.7 km
  • Saltwater Beach Cafe0.7 km
  • Tides0.9 km
  • Boba Boulevard0.3 km
  • + 79 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Enfes Mangal0.5 km
  • Fusion0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.5 km
  • The Leigh Chippy0.1 km
  • Pasha Kebab Bar0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chalkwell0.5 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea1.8 km
  • Westcliff1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodfield Road0.1 km
  • Woodfield Park Drive0.1 km
  • Leigh Cliff Road0.2 km
  • Grand Parade0.3 km
  • Chalkwell Park Drive0.3 km