Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS9 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS9 1DH.

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Population

205

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS9 1DH 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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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SS9 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 42% 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 1DH is a sought-after residential area located 0.9km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SS9 1DH offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00080125 (shared with 14 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 1DH. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

SS9 1DH has low crime rates — 28 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 offences100
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft20
Vehicle crime19
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Leigh North Street Primary School

Good613 pupils0.5 km
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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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Darlinghurst Academy

Good550 pupils0.8 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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West Leigh Junior School

Outstanding514 pupils1.1 km
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West Leigh Infant School

Good357 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Jays Supermarket0.2 km
  • JMS Convenience0.4 km
  • Leigh Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Essex Yacht Club0.6 km
  • The Cork Dork0.8 km
  • Cafe Vino0.6 km
  • Iveagh Conservative Club0.4 km
  • The Broadway0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Baboush0.8 km
  • La Pazzetta Restaurant Limited0.8 km
  • Saltwater Beach Cafe0.8 km
  • Boba Boulevard0.2 km
  • Bubble Garden Leigh0.2 km
  • + 77 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Enfes Mangal0.4 km
  • Fusion0.4 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.4 km
  • The Leigh Chippy0.1 km
  • Just Wing It Essex Ltd0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chalkwell0.6 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea1.6 km
  • Westcliff2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Leigh Cliff Road0.0 km
  • Chalkwell Park Drive0.1 km
  • Woodfield Road0.2 km
  • Woodfield Park Drive0.2 km
  • Leighton Avenue0.3 km