SS9 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Redcliff Drive, 0.6km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS9, SS9 1AY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00080133 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDCLIFF DRIVE, SS9 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDCLIFF DRIVE, SS9 1AY.
233
50
£ 52,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS9 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SS9 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £640k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1AY. The average age is 49.7. 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
Flat
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Terraced
£ 670,000
3 sales · Mean £ 691,666
Detached
£ 870,000
1 sales · Mean £ 870,000
Semi-Detached
£ 530,000
2 sales · Mean £ 530,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 1AY has low crime rates — 36 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
16 nearby- Essex Yacht Club0.3 km
- The Cork Dork1.0 km
- Cafe Vino0.4 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.7 km
- Crooked Billet0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Saltwater Beach Cafe0.9 km
- Boba Boulevard0.3 km
- Bubble Garden Leigh0.5 km
- Cake @ Annas Plants0.2 km
- Cult Coffee And Tattoos0.5 km
- + 76 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Jays Supermarket0.3 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
- Fusion0.7 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.1 km
- The Leigh Chippy0.4 km
- Just Wing It Essex Ltd0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell0.7 km
- Leigh-On-Sea1.4 km
- Westcliff2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Redcliff Drive0.1 km
- Leighton Avenue0.1 km
- Grand Drive0.2 km
- Grand Drive0.2 km
- Chalkwell Park Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS91AY · Data under Open Government Licence