Postcode SS9 2GB is located in an urban city, within the West Leigh area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Leigh area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Leigh is £78,605 per year. The median sale price in West Leigh is £555,000 (around £465 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £310,000 and £680,000. The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
West Leigh has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,221 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
West Leigh has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Leigh is £78,605 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 261 ft away from SS9 2GB.
West Leigh near SS9 2GB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leigh-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Leigh-On-Sea |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 (about £465 per square foot) in West Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £1,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £670,000 | £546 |
| Terraced | 9 | £662,500 | £465 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £605,000 | £472 |
| Flats | 43 | £257,500 | £394 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £693,500 | £220,000 | £480,000 | £446,250 |
| 2017 | £545,000 | £227,500 | £515,000 | £567,500 |
| 2018 | £662,500 | £240,000 | £515,000 | £454,000 |
| 2019 | £625,000 | £245,000 | £500,000 | £465,000 |
| 2020 | £630,250 | £218,500 | £499,995 | £415,000 |
| 2021 | £675,000 | £265,000 | £575,000 | £535,000 |
| 2022 | £760,000 | £285,000 | £637,500 | £627,500 |
| 2023 | £679,563 | £280,585 | £620,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | £745,000 | £260,000 | £623,800 | £575,000 |
| 2025 | £695,000 | £257,000 | £657,800 | £635,250 |
| 2026 | £730,000 | £260,000 | £567,500 | £595,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £311 | £393 | £401 |
| 2017 | £445 | £335 | £417 | £412 |
| 2018 | £459 | £341 | £421 | £416 |
| 2019 | £479 | £340 | £431 | £398 |
| 2020 | £443 | £342 | £417 | £417 |
| 2021 | £461 | £389 | £461 | £500 |
| 2022 | £514 | £405 | £510 | £475 |
| 2023 | £471 | £394 | £471 | £399 |
| 2024 | £548 | £402 | £495 | £487 |
| 2025 | £518 | £387 | £482 | £484 |
| 2026 | £544 | £411 | £473 | £457 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the SS9 2GB postcode area, located within West Leigh, there are 2 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | St. Michael's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Belfairs Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | West Leigh Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. |
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 2GB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexander Samuel James Shaw
West Leigh - Elected 7 May 2026
David Burton-Sampson
Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS9 2GB records about 44 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around SS9 2GB in West Leigh is £555,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to SS9 2GB, including St. Michael's School, Belfairs Academy (Requires improvement) and West Leigh Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS9 2GB is Leigh-On-Sea, about 823 m away.
SS9 2GB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,221 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 2GB is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alexander Samuel James Shaw (Conservative and Unionist Party).