Postcode SS9 1RU 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Leigh Cliffs.
Leigh has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,372 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Leigh has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from SS9 1RU.
Leigh near SS9 1RU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leigh Cliffs | Medium | Walking directions to Leigh Cliffs |
| 0.4 mi | Bonchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Bonchurch Park |
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 1RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 114, Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1RU | Flats | Leasehold | £335,500 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 110A, Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1RU | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 149, Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1RT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £518,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 120, Leighton Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 132, Leighton Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1PY | Terraced | Freehold | £527,500 |
In the SS9 1RU postcode area, located within Leigh, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Leigh North Street Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Darlinghurst Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 1RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Chalkwell Park Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3NF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Elm Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JA | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 14-22 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1AW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1RU, 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 1RU records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SS9 1RU in Leigh is £375,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SS9 1RU, including Leigh North Street Primary School (Good), Darlinghurst Academy (Good) and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS9 1RU is Chalkwell, about 1,148 m away.
SS9 1RU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,372 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 1RU 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).