Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

THE FAIRWAY, SS9 4QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FAIRWAY, SS9 4QP.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SS9 4QP is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £429k reflects the demand.

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

SS9 4QP is a sought-after residential area on The Fairway, 1.1km from Eastwood in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Belfairs ward and the Southend West constituency.

For serious buyers, SS9 4QP is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 93% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £429k. 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 4QP are sourced from Output Area E00079958 (shared with 7 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 4QP. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

5 sales · Mean £ 345,599

Detached

£ 434,750

6 sales · Mean £ 445,291

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

SS9 4QP has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft11
Burglary9
Vehicle crime6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Fairways Primary School

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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Edwards Hall Primary School

Good381 pupils1.0 km
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The St Christopher School

Outstanding229 pupils1.4 km
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The Eastwood Academy

Outstanding1103 pupils1.5 km
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Belfairs Academy

Good1587 pupils1.5 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding656 pupils1.5 km
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Eastwood Primary School & Nursery

Good453 pupils1.6 km
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Heycroft Primary School

Inadequate397 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Belfairs Chemists Ltd0.6 km
  • Belfairs Post Office0.6 km
  • Cambridge News1.0 km
  • Eastwood Road Supermarket0.6 km
  • Grouts The Bakers0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Woodcutters Arms0.6 km
  • Brookside Tavern0.8 km
  • The Bellhouse0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Axe That Hunger0.6 km
  • Belfairs Woodland Centre0.6 km
  • Club Sandwich0.6 km
  • The Inn At Belfairs0.6 km
  • Artability Ltd0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Byfords Food Hall0.3 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Eastwood Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Golden Dragon0.6 km
  • Munch King0.6 km
  • Charcoal And Earth0.8 km
  • Chick N Shake0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leigh-On-Sea2.5 km
  • Chalkwell3.3 km
  • Rayleigh4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Belfairs Park Drive0.1 km
  • Belfairs Park Drive0.1 km
  • Fairways School0.2 km
  • Eastwood Old Road Shops0.3 km
  • Eastwood Old Road Shops0.3 km