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SS9 1LT

Old Leigh Road

Chalkwell

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Overview

Postcode SS9 1LT 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chalkwell Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Chalkwell has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,563 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Chalkwell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Chalkwell is £61,596 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from SS9 1LT.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalkwell near SS9 1LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chalkwell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS9 1LT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Chalkwell

N/A

Walking directions to Chalkwell
0.9 mi

Westcliff

N/A

Walking directions to Westcliff

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS9 1LT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChalkwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Chalkwell Park

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
4,287.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.28(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.5(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.21(-72%)
Other theft
2.57(-53%)
Public order
1.28(-75%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
87.96%
Other White
14
3.66%
Irish
6
1.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.31%
Caribbean
4
1.05%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
42.37%
No qualifications
55
17.13%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.79%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
46.15%
Owns with a mortgage
49
31.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
19.23%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.56%
Social rents from council
1
0.64%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Chalkwell

Median price: £327,500
Price per sq ft: £405
Sales (last 12 months): 158
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £573K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalkwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£1,002,500£494
Semi-Detached21£640,000£447
Terraced12£398,750£404
Flats104£262,500£378

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chalkwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chalkwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 1LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 1LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Aug 2026Flat 22, Savannah Heights, 19, Old Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LTFlatsLeasehold£220,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 6, Savannah Heights, 19, Old Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LTFlatsLeasehold£200,000
17 Nov 2025Flat 24, Savannah Heights, 19, Old Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LTFlatsLeasehold£175,000
16 Jul 2026Flat 5, Jades Manor, 143, Kings Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8PPFlatsLeasehold£430,000
19 Feb 2026151A, Kings Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£810,000

Schools

In the SS9 1LT postcode area, located within Chalkwell, there are 5 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.

Nearby schools for SS9 1LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableSaint Pierre SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miPrimaryChalkwell Hall Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryChalkwell Hall Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 1LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS9 1LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldi684-686 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HQWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9PDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miM&S Simply FoodLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9HWWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,272
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS9 1LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kay Mitchell

Chalkwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

David Burton-Sampson

Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouthend-on-SeaE06000033
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthend West and LeighE14001502
WardChalkwellE05002214
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChalkwellE02003290
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 012DE01015830
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SS9 1LT

Is SS9 1LT (Chalkwell) safe?

The area around SS9 1LT records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS9 1LT?

The median sale price around SS9 1LT in Chalkwell is £327,500 (about £405 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS9 1LT?

There are 10 schools close to SS9 1LT, including Saint Pierre School, Chalkwell Hall Infant School (Good) and Chalkwell Hall Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS9 1LT?

The closest station to SS9 1LT is Chalkwell, about 567 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS9 1LT?

SS9 1LT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,563 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS9 1LT (Chalkwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS9 1LT is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kay Mitchell (Green Party).