SS0 9XP is a sought-after residential area on Cavendish Gardens, 1.2km from Chalkwell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Blenheim Park ward and the Southend West constituency.
For serious buyers, SS0 9XP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k. 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 SS0 9XP are sourced from Output Area E00079971 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAVENDISH GARDENS, SS0 9XP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH GARDENS, SS0 9XP.
307
45
£ 44,200 /yr
40%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS0 9XP combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£444k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 9XP. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
7 sales · Mean £ 363,825
Detached
£ 467,500
2 sales · Mean £ 467,500
Flat
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 178,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS0 9XP has low crime rates — 20 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
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Westcliff High School for Girls
St Thomas More High School
Darlinghurst Academy
Lancaster School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Bridgwater Pharmacy0.7 km
- Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.2 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Costcutters0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Fondant Memories0.8 km
- LifeStreams Coffee House0.8 km
- Mendip Community Group0.9 km
- Westcliff High School For Boys - Sixth Form Centre0.4 km
- The Burger Bar Club0.8 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chris' Famous Fish0.7 km
- Magic Wok0.7 km
- Chilli Green0.7 km
- Eat Well0.7 km
- The Fish Inn1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Peggy Sue's Piano Bar0.8 km
- Porters Pub0.7 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell1.3 km
- Westcliff1.9 km
- Leigh-On-Sea2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Albany0.0 km
- Albany0.1 km
- Cavendish Gardens0.2 km
- Cavendish Gardens0.3 km
- Eastwood Boulevard North0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS09XP · Data under Open Government Licence