SS9 5YR is a safe, established residential area on Shepard Close, 0.9km from Noblesgreen in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St Laurence ward and the Southend West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS9, SS9 5YR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 £447k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 5YR are sourced from Output Area E00080205 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPARD CLOSE, SS9 5YR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPARD CLOSE, SS9 5YR.
317
42
£ 42,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS9 5YR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £447k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 5YR. The average age is 42.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
11 sales · Mean £ 411,090
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 5YR has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Kingsdown School
Heycroft Primary School
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
The Eastwood Academy
The St Christopher School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Costcutters1.0 km
- Charlie Brownies Ltd0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Brainbox Candy Ltd0.6 km
- Londis0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Curry Pot1.0 km
- Eastwood Takeaway1.0 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Elite Peri Peri0.9 km
- Loyal Toast0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Skylark Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Westcliff Rugby & Football Club0.8 km
- Strawberry Fields Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- TasteSted0.8 km
- The Kitchen0.8 km
- Saxon Hall0.8 km
- The Athenaeum Health Club0.8 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Airport2.0 km
- Rochford2.3 km
- Prittlewell3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Neil Armstrong Way0.1 km
- Neil Armstrong Way0.1 km
- Lundy Close0.1 km
- Lundy Close0.1 km
- Western Approaches0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS95YR · Data under Open Government Licence