Postcode SS9 1LA is located in an urban city, within the Chalkwell area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chalkwell area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chalkwell is £61,596 per year. The median sale price in Chalkwell is £327,500 (around £405 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £572,500. The nearest station is Chalkwell, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chalkwell Park.
Chalkwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,665 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Chalkwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chalkwell is £61,596 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from SS9 1LA.
Chalkwell near SS9 1LA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chalkwell | N/A | Walking directions to Chalkwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chalkwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Chalkwell Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £405 per square foot) in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £1,002,500 | £494 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £640,000 | £447 |
| Terraced | 12 | £398,750 | £404 |
| Flats | 104 | £262,500 | £378 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £732,500 | £210,000 | £475,000 | £399,750 |
| 2017 | £800,000 | £200,000 | £450,000 | £467,500 |
| 2018 | £745,000 | £240,000 | £467,500 | £401,500 |
| 2019 | £802,500 | £210,000 | £548,000 | £276,000 |
| 2020 | £790,000 | £235,000 | £531,250 | £410,000 |
| 2021 | £850,000 | £235,000 | £583,500 | £500,000 |
| 2022 | £992,500 | £235,000 | £580,000 | £555,000 |
| 2023 | £905,000 | £235,000 | £690,000 | £452,000 |
| 2024 | £1,010,000 | £265,000 | £710,000 | £475,500 |
| 2025 | £1,102,500 | £260,000 | £700,000 | £495,000 |
| 2026 | £840,000 | £250,000 | £635,000 | £580,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £430 | £308 | £306 | £320 |
| 2017 | £404 | £304 | £341 | £365 |
| 2018 | £434 | £342 | £381 | £314 |
| 2019 | £421 | £318 | £383 | £403 |
| 2020 | £442 | £317 | £424 | £322 |
| 2021 | £459 | £331 | £388 | £425 |
| 2022 | £507 | £375 | £378 | £456 |
| 2023 | £482 | £355 | £432 | £360 |
| 2024 | £517 | £369 | £456 | £425 |
| 2025 | £497 | £356 | £470 | £429 |
| 2026 | £488 | £373 | £432 | £330 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 1LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2026 | 35A, Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LA | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 5, Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LA | Terraced | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 3, Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LA | Terraced | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 6, Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LA | Terraced | Freehold | £685,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 29, Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LA | Terraced | Leasehold | £325,000 |
In the SS9 1LA postcode area, located within Chalkwell, there are 6 primary and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2013. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Saint Pierre School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 1LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 684-686 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Chalkwell Park Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3NF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Fairfax Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9RJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 1LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kay Mitchell
Chalkwell - Elected 7 May 2026
David Burton-Sampson
Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS9 1LA records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around SS9 1LA in Chalkwell is £327,500 (about £405 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SS9 1LA, including Chalkwell Hall Infant School (Good), Chalkwell Hall Junior School (Good) and Saint Pierre School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS9 1LA is Chalkwell, about 747 m away.
SS9 1LA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,665 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 1LA is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kay Mitchell (Green Party).