SS9 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Leigh Road, 0.9km 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 1BX offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, up 2.5% year-on-year. 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 SS9 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00080125 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, SS9 1BX.
205
40
£ 52,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS9 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS9 1BX spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1BX. The average age is 39.8. 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
Flat
£ 226,250
8 sales · Mean £ 230,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 1BX has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
Darlinghurst Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
West Leigh Junior School
West Leigh Infant School
Westcliff High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Jays Supermarket0.1 km
- JMS Convenience0.3 km
- Leigh Pharmacy0.7 km
- Londis0.4 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Essex Yacht Club0.6 km
- The Cork Dork0.8 km
- Cafe Vino0.6 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.4 km
- The Broadway0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Baboush0.9 km
- La Pazzetta Restaurant Limited0.9 km
- Saltwater Beach Cafe0.8 km
- Boba Boulevard0.1 km
- Bubble Garden Leigh0.2 km
- + 80 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Enfes Mangal0.3 km
- Fusion0.4 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
- The Leigh Chippy0.1 km
- Just Wing It Essex Ltd0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell0.7 km
- Leigh-On-Sea1.6 km
- Westcliff2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Leigh Cliff Road0.0 km
- Chalkwell Park Drive0.1 km
- Woodfield Road0.2 km
- Woodfield Park Drive0.2 km
- Leighton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS91BX · Data under Open Government Licence