SS9 1DN is a sought-after residential area on Leigh Cliff Road, 0.8km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.
For serious buyers, SS9 1DN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £802k, up 152.2% 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00080123 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH CLIFF ROAD, SS9 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH CLIFF ROAD, SS9 1DN.
351
42
£ 52,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS9 1DN 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS9 1DN combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£802k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £802k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 152.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 1DN. The average age is 42.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 905,000
4 sales · Mean £ 826,250
Flat
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 543,333
Semi-Detached
£ 722,500
7 sales · Mean £ 756,214
Terraced
£ 655,000
2 sales · Mean £ 655,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 1DN has low crime rates — 31 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
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 Supermarket0.3 km
- JMS Convenience0.3 km
- Leigh Pharmacy0.6 km
- Londis0.5 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Essex Yacht Club0.3 km
- The Cork Dork0.8 km
- Cafe Vino0.6 km
- Iveagh Conservative Club0.6 km
- Crooked Billet0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Baboush0.9 km
- La Pazzetta Restaurant Limited0.9 km
- Saltwater Beach Cafe0.8 km
- Boba Boulevard0.3 km
- Bubble Garden Leigh0.4 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Enfes Mangal0.3 km
- Fusion0.5 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
- The Leigh Chippy0.3 km
- Just Wing It Essex Ltd1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell0.6 km
- Leigh-On-Sea1.5 km
- Westcliff2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Grand Drive0.1 km
- Grand Drive0.1 km
- Grand Parade0.2 km
- Grand Parade0.2 km
- Redcliff Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS91DN · Data under Open Government Licence