SS0 9XQ is a sought-after residential area on Southborough Drive, 0.8km from Chalkwell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Blenheim Park ward and the Southend West constituency.
For serious buyers, SS0 9XQ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SS0 9XQ are sourced from Output Area E00079979 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHBOROUGH DRIVE, SS0 9XQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHBOROUGH DRIVE, SS0 9XQ.
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43
£ 44,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS0 9XQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS0 9XQ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £175k 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 SS0 9XQ. The average age is 42.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 165,500
2 sales · Mean £ 165,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS0 9XQ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff High School for Girls
St Thomas More High School
Darlinghurst Academy
Lancaster School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.6 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Londis0.7 km
- R&A Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- LifeStreams Coffee House0.9 km
- Westcliff High School For Boys - Sixth Form Centre0.8 km
- Baboush0.9 km
- La Pazzetta Restaurant Limited0.9 km
- Bubble Garden Leigh0.9 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Cork Dork1.0 km
- Essex County Bowling Club0.8 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.7 km
- Peggy Sue's Piano Bar1.0 km
- Porters Pub0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Fusion0.7 km
- The Leigh Chippy0.9 km
- Chilli Green0.4 km
- Eat Well0.4 km
- Delhi Wraps0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell1.1 km
- Westcliff1.5 km
- Prittlewell2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chalkwell Park0.2 km
- Chalkwell Park0.2 km
- Not used0.3 km
- Chalkwell Schools0.3 km
- Cavendish Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS09XQ · Data under Open Government Licence