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SS9 4HP

Picketts Close

Blenheim Park

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Detailed insights for SS9 4HP

Overview

Postcode SS9 4HP is located in an urban city, within the Blenheim Park area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Blenheim Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blenheim Park is £62,159 per year. The median sale price in Blenheim Park is £385,000 (around £407 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,000 and £514,000. The nearest station is Chalkwell, about 1.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Shannon Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Blenheim Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,716 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Blenheim Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Blenheim Park is £62,159 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS9 4HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Blenheim Park near SS9 4HP 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS9 4HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miShannon ParkSmallWalking directions to Shannon Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
5,276.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.29(+9%)
Other theft
9.19(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.12(-47%)
Vehicle crime
5.51(+25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
86.82%
Indian
7
2.36%
Irish
6
2.03%
Other White
6
2.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.69%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
27.45%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
46.73%
Owns with a mortgage
45
42.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.67%
Social rents from council
3
2.8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.8%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Blenheim Park

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £407
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £320K – £514K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £407 per square foot) in Blenheim Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blenheim Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£518,750£439
Semi-Detached51£430,000£429
Terraced31£355,000£397
Flats21£235,000£376

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blenheim Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£412,125£224,995£332,500£256,000
2017£417,500£241,250£340,000£266,000
2018£465,000£227,500£337,500£270,000
2019£480,000£215,000£345,000£285,000
2020£450,000£200,500£347,500£315,000
2021£468,750£245,000£400,000£330,000
2022£562,500£246,000£442,500£338,000
2023£550,000£266,250£396,000£362,500
2024£495,000£218,000£396,250£334,000
2025£540,000£246,500£415,000£340,000
2026£510,000£260,000£415,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£330£314£290
2017£339£367£324£312
2018£345£373£335£308
2019£359£362£351£311
2020£399£313£361£351
2021£396£365£386£370
2022£449£371£442£399
2023£413£415£406£388
2024£420£404£437£392
2025£436£387£416£374
2026£463£362£431£405
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blenheim Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 4HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 4HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 20252, Picketts Close, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
07 Nov 202590, Picketts Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4HWDetachedFreehold£443,000
17 Oct 202544, Leighview Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
28 May 20252A, Leighview Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4HQDetachedFreehold£565,000
03 Jul 202523, Essex Gardens, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the SS9 4HP postcode area, located within Blenheim Park, there are 10 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 4HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryBlenheim Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miSecondaryThe Eastwood AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miSecondaryWestcliff High School for GirlsAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 4HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS9 4HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisEastwood Road North, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 4NBWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miD&C Convenience StoreElmsleigh Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 4JGWalking directions to D&C Convenience Store
0.3 miLondisEastwood Road North, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 4BYWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCostcutterBridgwater Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0EZWalking directions to Costcutter

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 4HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Alan Watt

Blenheim Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardBlenheim ParkE05002213
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blenheim ParkE02003283
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 005FE01015825
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS9 4HP

Is SS9 4HP (Blenheim Park) safe?

The area around SS9 4HP records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SS9 4HP?

The median sale price around SS9 4HP in Blenheim Park is £385,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS9 4HP?

There are 14 schools close to SS9 4HP, including Blenheim Primary School (Outstanding), The Eastwood Academy (Outstanding) and Westcliff High School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around SS9 4HP?

SS9 4HP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,716 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS9 4HP (Blenheim Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS9 4HP is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig Alan Watt (Reform UK).