SS0 9RU is a mixed residential area on Hildaville Drive, 0.8km from Chalkwell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Westborough ward and the Southend West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SS0 9RU offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS0 9RU are sourced from Output Area E00080433 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILDAVILLE DRIVE, SS0 9RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILDAVILLE DRIVE, SS0 9RU.
288
33
£ 43,700 /yr
52%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS0 9RU spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 9RU. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 308,500
10 sales · Mean £ 311,200
Flat
£ 183,000
7 sales · Mean £ 180,285
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS0 9RU is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Chase High School
Lancaster School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Westborough Academy
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- W H Smith - Tower Block0.9 km
- WH Smith - Cardigan Wing0.9 km
- Londis1.0 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- LifeStreams Coffee House0.9 km
- Spice Of Life0.9 km
- Baboush1.0 km
- La Pazzetta Restaurant Limited1.0 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Porters Pub0.1 km
- Essex County Bowling Club0.4 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Plough0.7 km
- West Road Tap0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chilli Green0.1 km
- Eat Well0.1 km
- Delhi Wraps0.1 km
- Fish A Licious1.0 km
- Fusion1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell1.2 km
- Westcliff1.2 km
- Southend Victoria2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Westcliff Library0.1 km
- Westcliff Library0.2 km
- Chalkwell Avenue0.3 km
- Chalkwell Park0.3 km
- Chalkwell Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS09RU · Data under Open Government Licence