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SS9 4JP

Elmsleigh Drive

Belfairs

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Overview

Postcode SS9 4JP is located in an urban city, within the Belfairs area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Belfairs area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belfairs is £51,326 per year. The median sale price in Belfairs is £400,000 (around £450 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £342,500 and £485,000. The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea, about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastwood Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Belfairs has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,039 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Belfairs has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Belfairs is £51,326 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Belfairs near SS9 4JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leigh-On-Sea located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS9 4JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEastwood ParkMediumWalking directions to Eastwood Park
0.2 miShannon ParkSmallWalking directions to Shannon Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
6,764.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.66(-19%)
Vehicle crime
7.43(+69%)
Other theft
3.38(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.38(-47%)
Other crime
2.7(+38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
86.69%
Other Asian
8
2.48%
Irish
7
2.17%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.86%
Other Black
5
1.55%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
26.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
23.26%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.79%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
32.28%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.05%
Social rents from council
16
12.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Belfairs

Median price: £400,000
Price per sq ft: £450
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £343K – £485K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £450 per square foot) in Belfairs area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belfairs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£547,500£474
Semi-Detached69£405,000£465
Terraced15£360,000£438
Flats15£215,000£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belfairs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belfairs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£462,000£145,000£335,000£252,500
2017£400,000£185,000£325,000£264,000
2018£440,000£185,000£315,000£328,000
2019£471,500£175,000£345,000£276,000
2020£470,000£222,500£365,000£300,000
2021£540,000£189,250£377,500£320,000
2022£542,500£260,000£403,000£335,000
2023£550,000£198,000£427,500£411,000
2024£475,000£220,000£400,000£318,000
2025£490,000£215,000£413,750£333,000
2026£600,000£163,000£410,000£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belfairs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belfairs.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365£308£338£268
2017£331£320£371£324
2018£392£354£393£341
2019£410£306£397£321
2020£380£333£402£361
2021£425£370£436£356
2022£492£418£500£414
2023£471£378£454£414
2024£413£382£443£356
2025£491£355£458£410
2026£460£354£464£445
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belfairs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Belfairs in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 4JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 2025140, Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
24 Jul 202628, Hawthorns, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
23 Jul 20267, Hawthorns, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£213,037
27 Jul 20265, Thornhill, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£695,000
16 Jul 202520, Thornhill, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 4JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the SS9 4JP postcode area, located within Belfairs, there are 9 primary and 5 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 4JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBlenheim Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miSecondaryThe Eastwood AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryEastwood Primary School & NurseryAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 4JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS9 4JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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
0.3 miCo-op FoodEastwood Road North, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 4LSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 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 4JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Oscar James Wood

Belfairs - 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
WardBelfairsE05002212
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BelfairsE02003281
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 003FE01015819
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS9 4JP

Is SS9 4JP (Belfairs) safe?

The area around SS9 4JP records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SS9 4JP?

The median sale price around SS9 4JP in Belfairs is £400,000 (about £450 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS9 4JP?

There are 14 schools close to SS9 4JP, including Blenheim Primary School (Outstanding), The Eastwood Academy (Outstanding) and Eastwood Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around SS9 4JP?

SS9 4JP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,039 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS9 4JP (Belfairs) in Parliament and on the local council?

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