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SS9 3NH

London Road

Leigh

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Detailed insights for SS9 3NH

Overview

Postcode SS9 3NH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chalkwell Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
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 28,372 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Leigh has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

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 18 ft away from SS9 3NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh near SS9 3NH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chalkwell located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS9 3NH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Chalkwell

N/A

Walking directions to Chalkwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS9 3NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChalkwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Chalkwell Park

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
9,142.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.73(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.17(-50%)
Other theft
2.53(-54%)
Public order
2.53(-51%)
Vehicle crime
1.27(-71%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
92.08%
Irish
7
2.05%
Other White
6
1.76%
Other Asian
5
1.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.88%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
32.21%
Level 3 (A level)
52
19.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.6%
No qualifications
32
11.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
48.91%
Owns outright
42
30.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.79%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Shared ownership
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

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 3NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 3NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 2026810, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3NHTerracedFreehold£159,000
18 May 2026812 - 812A, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3NHOtherFreehold£159,000
05 Aug 2026882C, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3NQFlatsLeasehold£205,000
13 Feb 2026852B, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3NQFlatsLeasehold£193,000
18 Aug 2025882, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3NQFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the SS9 3NH postcode area, located within Leigh, there are 8 primary and 3 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 3NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryChalkwell Hall Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryChalkwell Hall Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 3NH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS9 3NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miIcelandChalkwell Park Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3NFWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 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 3NH, 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 011FE01015850
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS9 3NH

Is SS9 3NH (Leigh) safe?

The area around SS9 3NH 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.

What is the average house price near SS9 3NH?

The median sale price around SS9 3NH 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 3NH?

There are 12 schools close to SS9 3NH, including Chalkwell Hall Infant School (Good), Chalkwell Hall Junior School (Good) and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS9 3NH?

The closest station to SS9 3NH is Chalkwell, about 953 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS9 3NH?

SS9 3NH 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).

Who represents SS9 3NH (Leigh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS9 3NH 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).

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