Is SS9 1BU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

265 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SS9 1BU. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
88
Shoplifting
52
Anti-social behaviour
43
Other theft
20
Criminal damage & arson
15
Public order
14
Vehicle crime
13
Burglary
6

House prices

£326,132

Average price in Southend-on-Sea (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 0.0% year on year.

Terraced
£332,274
Semi-detached
£426,880
Detached
£638,159
Flat / maisonette
£197,827

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SS9 1BU specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SS9 1BU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SS9 1BU on Check Food Hygiene

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