Postcode SS9 2SL 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
West Leigh has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,935 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 27% 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 74 ft away from SS9 2SL.
West Leigh near SS9 2SL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 2SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 19, Highlands Court, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 16, Highlands Court, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 29, Highlands Court, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 25, Highlands Court, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 33, Highlands Court, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 |
In the SS9 2SL postcode area, located within West Leigh, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Belfairs Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | St. Michael's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | West Leigh Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2014. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 2SL
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS9 2SL, 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 2SL 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SS9 2SL in West Leigh is £555,000 (about £465 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SS9 2SL, including Belfairs Academy (Requires improvement), St. Michael's School 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 2SL is Leigh-On-Sea, about 908 m away.
SS9 2SL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,935 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 2SL 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).