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SS9

LEIGH-ON-SEA

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS9 is the postcode district for LEIGH-ON-SEA, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £443,647
1yr change ▲ 3.0%
Crime 43% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£443,647

▲ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

55% above national avg

Crime Rate

46.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

43% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

380 Mbps

Property Prices in SS9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS9 is £443,647, broadly in line with the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS9 cost 54.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS9 have risen 3.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £609,708 439
Semi-detached £473,116 871
Terraced £418,272 366
Flat £270,173 563
All types £443,647 2307

5-Year Price History

£436K £439K £443K £446K £449K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 46.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS9 has a crime rate well 43% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
21.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS9 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chalkwell Hall Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Leigh North Street Primary School Primary Good mi
West Leigh Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Fairways Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St. Michael's School Other Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

185,256

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
24.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS9 are 380.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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380.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS9 is collected by Southend On Sea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SS9 — LEIGH-ON-SEA

Area Summary

SS9 (LEIGH-ON-SEA) offers above-average property prices (£443,647, 55% above national average), low crime (43% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (380 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS9 LEIGH-ON-SEA

What is the average house price in SS9 LEIGH-ON-SEA?
The average house price in SS9 (LEIGH-ON-SEA) is £443,647, based on 2307 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 55% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.0% over the past year.
Is SS9 LEIGH-ON-SEA a safe area to live?
Crime in SS9 is significantly below the national average (46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS9 LEIGH-ON-SEA?
The population of SS9 (LEIGH-ON-SEA) is approximately 185,256 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 24% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS9?
The average broadband download speed in SS9 is 380 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS9 LEIGH-ON-SEA?
There are 18 schools in or near SS9. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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