Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD, SS9 3TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD, SS9 3TQ.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 61,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS9 3TQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS9 3TQ's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £503k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 29.7% year-on-year.

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

SS9 3TQ is a sought-after residential area on Highlands Boulevard, 1.5km from Leigh-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within West Leigh ward and the Southend West constituency.

For serious buyers, SS9 3TQ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £503k, up 29.7% 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 3TQ are sourced from Output Area E00080455 (shared with 9 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 3TQ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 492,500

10 sales · Mean £ 496,100

Terraced

£ 458,000

1 sales · Mean £ 458,000

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

SS9 3TQ has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Vehicle crime8
Burglary7
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Belfairs Academy

Good1587 pupils0.2 km
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West Leigh Infant School

Good357 pupils1.0 km
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West Leigh Junior School

Outstanding514 pupils1.0 km
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Fairways Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School

Good323 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Woodfield Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Woodfield Newsagents1.0 km
  • Grouts The Bakers0.9 km
  • Belinda Janes Florist0.4 km
  • Frenchs Chemist0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Belfairs Woodland Centre0.9 km
  • The Inn At Belfairs1.0 km
  • Bite N Eat0.4 km
  • From Eden Restaurant And Bar0.4 km
  • Indiana0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Belfair Bar0.3 km
  • Estuary Club0.3 km
  • The Harry0.4 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Tesco Metro0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Leigh Spice0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Room Service Express0.4 km
  • The Chinese Chippy0.8 km
  • The Perfect Plaice0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leigh-On-Sea1.1 km
  • Chalkwell2.7 km
  • Westcliff4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Belfairs School0.1 km
  • Canvey Road0.3 km
  • Canvey Road0.3 km
  • Sutherland Boulevard0.4 km
  • Medway Crescent0.4 km