Postcode SS9 1BQ is located in an urban city, within the Leigh area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leigh area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh is £68,139 per year. The median sale price in Leigh is £375,000 (around £444 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £267,500 and £550,000. The nearest station is Chalkwell, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Leigh Cliffs.
Leigh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,186 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Leigh has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigh is £68,139 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS9 1BQ.
Leigh near SS9 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chalkwell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chalkwell | N/A | Walking directions to Chalkwell |
| 0.9 mi | Leigh-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Leigh-On-Sea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leigh Cliffs | Medium | Walking directions to Leigh Cliffs |
Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £444 per square foot) in Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £643,750 | £566 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £562,500 | £463 |
| Terraced | 42 | £510,000 | £453 |
| Flats | 97 | £272,500 | £415 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £457,500 | £233,000 | £495,000 | £413,750 |
| 2017 | £500,000 | £256,000 | £468,750 | £440,000 |
| 2018 | £510,000 | £268,998 | £480,000 | £426,250 |
| 2019 | £447,500 | £245,000 | £458,750 | £412,500 |
| 2020 | £480,000 | £292,500 | £478,000 | £437,500 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £271,000 | £510,000 | £487,000 |
| 2022 | £710,000 | £295,000 | £571,000 | £527,500 |
| 2023 | £760,000 | £287,498 | £540,000 | £480,000 |
| 2024 | £611,250 | £297,750 | £533,333 | £505,000 |
| 2025 | £535,000 | £295,000 | £535,000 | £525,000 |
| 2026 | £700,000 | £267,000 | £565,000 | £462,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £412 | £381 | £414 | £358 |
| 2017 | £438 | £388 | £401 | £356 |
| 2018 | £399 | £392 | £386 | £401 |
| 2019 | £430 | £375 | £389 | £428 |
| 2020 | £404 | £409 | £402 | £392 |
| 2021 | £476 | £398 | £432 | £412 |
| 2022 | £533 | £442 | £502 | £492 |
| 2023 | £460 | £451 | £451 | £455 |
| 2024 | £441 | £419 | £484 | £446 |
| 2025 | £548 | £428 | £506 | £489 |
| 2026 | £602 | £425 | £446 | £432 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 1BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | 12A, Grand Court West, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £252,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 6, Grand Lodge, 40, Grand Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1BG | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 6, Redcliff Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1AY | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 98, Broadway, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1AB | Other | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 27A, Victor Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1PP | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SS9 1BQ postcode area, located within Leigh, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Leigh North Street Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Saint Pierre School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2013. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 14-22 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1AW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 21 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Chalkwell Park Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3NF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | SS Grove Convenience | Rectory Grove, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2HL | Walking directions to SS Grove Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS9 1BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anita Maria Forde
Leigh - Elected 7 May 2026
David Burton-Sampson
Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS9 1BQ records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SS9 1BQ in Leigh is £375,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SS9 1BQ, including Leigh North Street Primary School (Good), Saint Pierre School and Chalkwell Hall Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS9 1BQ is Chalkwell, about 692 m away.
SS9 1BQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,186 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS9 1BQ is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anita Maria Forde (Green Party).