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SS9 2AH

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Leigh

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Detailed insights for SS9 2AH

Overview

Postcode SS9 2AH 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 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 Leigh-On-Sea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bonchurch Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Leigh has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,754 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Leigh has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Leigh is £68,139 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from SS9 2AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh near SS9 2AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS9 2AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leigh-On-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Leigh-On-Sea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS9 2AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBonchurch ParkSmallWalking directions to Bonchurch Park

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
6,345.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.48(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.1(-73%)
Public order
2.48(-52%)
Vehicle crime
2.48(-44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
322
90.45%
Other White
19
5.34%
Irish
9
2.53%
African
2
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.56%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
40.22%
Level 3 (A level)
56
20.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.61%
No qualifications
29
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.64%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
51.77%
Owns outright
36
25.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
19.86%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.13%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Leigh

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £444
Sales (last 12 months): 197
Typical range (middle 50%): £268K – £550K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£643,750£566
Semi-Detached48£562,500£463
Terraced42£510,000£453
Flats97£272,500£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leigh

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 2AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 2AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 20261180A, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2AHTerracedFreehold£238,000
01 Sept 202643, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2JBTerracedFreehold£599,000
28 Aug 202511, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
25 Nov 2025Flat 5, Abby House, 1341 - 1347, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2ABFlatsLeasehold£275,000
07 Aug 2026Flat 21, Caversham Lodge, 1154 - 1158, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2AJFlatsLeasehold£125,500

Schools

In the SS9 2AH postcode area, located within Leigh, there are 9 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 2AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryWest Leigh Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.1 miPrimaryWest Leigh Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miNot applicableSt. Michael's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 2AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS9 2AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2SAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miWaitroseLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JAWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miThe TurnpikeWestleigh Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2LGWalking directions to The Turnpike
0.3 miYour Local Convenience Store114 Glendale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2BAWalking directions to Your Local Convenience Store
0.3 miCo-op FoodElm Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3NDWalking directions to Co-op 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 2AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anita Maria Forde

Leigh - 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
WardLeighE05002217
ParishLeigh-on-SeaE04001128
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LeighE02003289
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 011AE01015845
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS9 2AH

Is SS9 2AH (Leigh) safe?

The area around SS9 2AH records about 29 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS9 2AH?

The median sale price around SS9 2AH in Leigh is £375,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS9 2AH?

There are 15 schools close to SS9 2AH, including West Leigh Junior School (Outstanding), West Leigh Infant School (Good) and St. Michael's School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS9 2AH?

The closest station to SS9 2AH is Leigh-On-Sea, about 1,062 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS9 2AH?

SS9 2AH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,754 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS9 2AH (Leigh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS9 2AH 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).