Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

LEIGH CLIFF ROAD, SS9 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH CLIFF ROAD, SS9 1DJ.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS9 1DJ 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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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS9 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £766k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £766k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

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

For serious buyers, SS9 1DJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £766k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00080123 (shared with 8 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 1DJ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 766,500

2 sales · Mean £ 766,500

Flat

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

SS9 1DJ has low crime rates — 30 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 offences105
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime19
Other theft17
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 pupils0.7 km
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Good476 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 pupils1.0 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
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Westcliff High School for Girls

Outstanding1348 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Jays Supermarket0.2 km
  • JMS Convenience0.3 km
  • Leigh Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Essex Yacht Club0.5 km
  • The Cork Dork0.8 km
  • Cafe Vino0.6 km
  • Iveagh Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Crooked Billet1.0 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 Boulevard0.2 km
  • Bubble Garden Leigh0.3 km
  • + 77 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Enfes Mangal0.3 km
  • Fusion0.4 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
  • The Leigh Chippy0.2 km
  • Just Wing It Essex Ltd0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chalkwell0.6 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea1.6 km
  • Westcliff2.1 km

Bus Stops

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