SS9 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Broadway, 0.6km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SS9 1AB offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00080124 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, SS9 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, SS9 1AB.
291
38
£ 52,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS9 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SS9 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1AB. The average age is 37.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 551,000
2 sales · Mean £ 551,000
Flat
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 1AB has low crime rates — 32 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
Leigh North Street Primary School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
West Leigh Infant School
West Leigh Junior School
Darlinghurst Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Westcliff High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Essex Yacht Club0.3 km
- Cafe Vino0.4 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.7 km
- Crooked Billet0.8 km
- The Mayflower0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Saltwater Beach Cafe1.0 km
- Boba Boulevard0.2 km
- Bubble Garden Leigh0.5 km
- Cake @ Annas Plants0.2 km
- Cult Coffee And Tattoos0.5 km
- + 77 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Jays Supermarket0.2 km
- JMS Convenience0.1 km
- Leigh Pharmacy0.5 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Om News0.5 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Enfes Mangal0.1 km
- Fusion0.6 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.1 km
- The Leigh Chippy0.4 km
- Just Wing It Essex Ltd0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell0.8 km
- Leigh-On-Sea1.4 km
- Westcliff2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Leighton Avenue0.0 km
- Redcliff Drive0.0 km
- Chalkwell Park Drive0.2 km
- Grand Drive0.2 km
- Grand Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS91AB · Data under Open Government Licence