SS9 5AZ is a sought-after residential area on The Rodings, 0.5km from Eastwood in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Eastwood Park ward and the Southend West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS9, SS9 5AZ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k. 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 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00080046 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE RODINGS, SS9 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RODINGS, SS9 5AZ.
235
58
£ 43,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS9 5AZ is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £417k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 5AZ. The average age is 57.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 383,000
9 sales · Mean £ 392,000
Semi-Detached
£ 346,750
4 sales · Mean £ 343,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 5AZ has low crime rates — 18 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
Edwards Hall Primary School
Heycroft Primary School
Fairways Primary School
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
The Eastwood Academy
Kingsdown School
The St Christopher School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Londis1.0 km
- Woods Chemist0.1 km
- Z B News0.1 km
- Home Made Bakery0.7 km
- Londis0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brookside Tavern0.1 km
- The Bellhouse0.3 km
- The Oakwood0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Artability Ltd0.1 km
- Flavours Gelato0.9 km
- Hasina Tandoori0.1 km
- The Cake O'Clock Tea Shop0.1 km
- Edward Turkish Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Byfords Food Hall0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Charcoal And Earth0.1 km
- Chick N Shake0.1 km
- Elite Peri Peri0.9 km
- Famous Chef0.1 km
- Fish Express0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leigh-On-Sea3.3 km
- Hockley3.7 km
- Southend Airport3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Jones Corner0.1 km
- Jones Corner0.2 km
- Dandies Drive Lower0.3 km
- Progress Road0.3 km
- Dandies Drive Upper0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS95AZ · Data under Open Government Licence