Postcode SS9 2SH is located in an urban city, within the West Leigh ward of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Leigh area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Leigh is £78,605 per year. The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
West Leigh has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,077 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
West Leigh has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from SS9 2SH.
West Leigh near SS9 2SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £597,500 in West Leigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £1,287,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £256,000 |
| Detached | 28 | £700,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £635,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £635,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Leigh
In the SS9 2SH postcode area, located within West Leigh, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS9 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Berkeley Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2ST | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 2ST | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS9 2SH, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.