SS9 5XR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lambeth Road, 0.1km from Eastwood in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Eastwood Park ward and the Southend West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, up 4.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 5XR are sourced from Output Area E00080050 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAMBETH ROAD, SS9 5XR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAMBETH ROAD, SS9 5XR.
339
50
£ 43,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SS9 5XR is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 5XR. The average age is 50.3. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 415,000
7 sales · Mean £ 402,857
Terraced
£ 305,000
4 sales · Mean £ 298,750
Semi-Detached
£ 293,000
1 sales · Mean £ 293,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 5XR 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
Heycroft Primary School
Edwards Hall Primary School
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
The Eastwood Academy
Kingsdown School
The St Christopher School
Fairways Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cambridge News0.8 km
- Costcutters1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Kent Elms Service Station0.7 km
- Londis0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Curry Pot1.0 km
- Eastwood Takeaway1.0 km
- Charcoal And Earth0.6 km
- Chick N Shake0.6 km
- Elite Peri Peri0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brookside Tavern0.5 km
- The Bellhouse0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Artability Ltd0.5 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Ltd1.0 km
- Flavours Gelato0.4 km
- Hasina Tandoori0.4 km
- Sarah's Chocolate Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leigh-On-Sea3.1 km
- Southend Airport3.4 km
- Chalkwell3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Nobles Green Road0.2 km
- Nobles Green Road0.2 km
- Rochford Corner0.3 km
- Nobles Green Lower0.3 km
- Dandies Drive Lower0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS95XR · Data under Open Government Licence