Living in SS9, Southend-on-Sea
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS9 in Southend-on-Sea. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Southend-on-Sea: £325,586, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SS9
117 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £440,000 and a range from £182,500 to £1,500,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 FLEMMING CRESCENT, SS9 4HR | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 29 KINGSWOOD CHASE, SS9 3BB | detached | £440,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 127 KINGSWOOD CHASE, SS9 3BE | detached | £630,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 139 FLEMMING CRESCENT, SS9 4HT | terraced | £450,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 61 BLENHEIM CHASE, SS9 3BZ | detached | £530,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 118 DANESCROFT DRIVE, SS9 4NH | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| West Leigh Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Westcliff High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Southend High School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
19 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Saint Pierre School, St. Michael's School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near SS9, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
164 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Southend-on-Sea's figures.
Common questions about SS9
What is the average house price in SS9?
The average sold price in Southend-on-Sea is £325,586 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SS9?
Prices in Southend-on-Sea are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS9?
The median of 117 recorded sales around central SS9 in the last 2 years is £440,000, ranging from £182,500 to £1,500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS9?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS9, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS9?
164 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS9 at risk of flooding?
Central SS9 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SS9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £440,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 164 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS9 safe?
164 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SS9 or SS0, SS9 or SS22, SS9 or SS99.
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