Is SS9 1LB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

433 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
162
Shoplifting
63
Anti-social behaviour
62
Criminal damage & arson
30
Public order
27
Other theft
25
Vehicle crime
19
Burglary
12

House prices

£325,586

Average price in Southend-on-Sea (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 3.7% year on year.

Terraced
£331,347
Semi-detached
£426,047
Detached
£637,039
Flat / maisonette
£197,719

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SS9 1LB 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 1LB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SS9 1LB on Check Food Hygiene

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