Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

BROADWAY, SS9 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, SS9 1AW.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS9 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SS9 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS9 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Broadway, 0.3km 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 1AW offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, down 8.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00080121 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1AW. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 295,000

5 sales · Mean £ 294,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS9 1AW has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour32
Shoplifting18
Vehicle crime18
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Leigh North Street Primary School

Good613 pupils0.2 km
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West Leigh Infant School

Good357 pupils0.8 km
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West Leigh Junior School

Outstanding514 pupils0.8 km
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Darlinghurst Academy

Good550 pupils1.1 km
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Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Good360 pupils1.2 km
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Good476 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Belfairs Academy

Good1587 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Essex Yacht Club0.4 km
  • Cafe Vino0.1 km
  • Crooked Billet0.4 km
  • The Mayflower0.4 km
  • The Peter Boat Inn0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Jays Supermarket0.5 km
  • JMS Convenience0.3 km
  • Leigh Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Om News0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Boba Boulevard0.5 km
  • Bubble Garden Leigh0.8 km
  • Cake @ Annas Plants0.2 km
  • Cult Coffee And Tattoos0.8 km
  • Elsewhere0.2 km
  • + 77 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Enfes Mangal0.3 km
  • Fusion1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
  • The Leigh Chippy0.7 km
  • Ela Ltd Southend Kebab0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leigh-On-Sea1.0 km
  • Chalkwell1.1 km
  • Westcliff2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway0.0 km
  • Seaview Road0.0 km
  • Leigh Church0.2 km
  • Seaview Road0.2 km
  • Leigh Post Office0.2 km