SS9 4DL postcode in Southend-on-Sea, England
SS9 4DL is a postcode in Southend-on-Sea, in the Eastwood Park ward. It is in the Southend West and Leigh parliamentary constituency and the Essex police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SS9 4DL is, and what is near it
- SS9 4DL
- Other postcodes in SS9 4: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5643, longitude 0.6484)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SS9 4DL?
- Southend-on-SeaCouncil, for all local services Southend-on-Sea: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SS9 4DL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- EssexPolice force area
- Southend West and LeighParliamentary constituency. Its MP is David Burton-Sampson (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact David Burton-Sampson
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SS9 4DL?
Every home and business at SS9 4DL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SS9 4DL?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for SS9 4DL.
Check the bin days for SS9 4DL on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SS9 4DL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SS9 4DL.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Southend-on-Sea
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SS9 4DL: 2,281 properties in Southend-on-Sea are at high risk (2.5% of all its properties). All the figures for Southend-on-Sea
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SS9 4DL is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SS9 4DL?
Homes in SS9 4 sold for a typical £389,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 120 sales, up 4.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £482,500 20 sales
- Semi-detached £390,000 78 sales
- Terraced £352,500 14 sales
- Flat or maisonette £197,500 8 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SS9 district: a typical £405,000 from 684 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SS9 4DL
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in SS9 4DL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 12 November 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SS9 4DL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 810 homes in the neighbourhood around SS9 4DL. The largest share of them, 49%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (34%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Southend-on-Sea for 2026‑27: £2,265. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,510 (band A) to £3,272 (band F); band C, the most common, is £2,013.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 120 (15%) | £1,510 |
| Band B | about 140 (17%) | £1,762 |
| Band C | about 400 (49%) | £2,013 |
| Band D | about 110 (14%) | £2,265 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £2,769 |
| Band F | about 30 (4%) | £3,272 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,775 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,530 |
When the homes were built
- Withheld Before 1900
- 1% 1900 to 1918
- 15% 1919 to 1939
- 34% 1945 to 1964
- 34% 1965 to 1982
- 8% 1983 to 1999
- 4% 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
Averages for Southend-on-Sea before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SS9 4DL is in (ONS area E01015835), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SS9 4DL?
The nearest open schools to SS9 4DL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SS9 4DL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SS9 4DL is Leigh-on-Sea Rail Station, 2.6 km away in a straight line.
- Leigh-on-Sea Rail Station Railway station 2.6 kmCycle
- Chalkwell Rail Station Railway station 3.2 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near SS9 4DL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SS9 4DL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SS9 4DL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Dr Krishnan & Ptnr - Kent Elms Hc Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 522012 1.1 kmWalk
- Dr Malik - Kent Elms Hc Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 529333 1.1 kmWalk
- Eastwood Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 421888 1.1 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SS9 4DL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SS9 4DL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.4 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.4 kmCycle
- Pod Point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SS9 4DL?
The nearest to the centre of SS9 4DL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Dental Health & Aesthetics Phone 07805 207186 600 mWalk
- Family Dental Eastwood Phone 01702 525168 1.1 kmWalk
- Connaught House Dental Practice Phone 01702 512591 1.8 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SS9 4DL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Southend University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2025 · Phone 01702 435555 3.0 kmCycle
- Spire Wellesley Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 462944 5.6 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SS9 4DL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SS9 4DL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Brooklands Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01702 525375 650 mWalk
- Havengore House Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01702 529243 950 mWalk
- Cavell Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 480660 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SS9 4DL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SS9 4DL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Belfairs Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01702 525123 600 mWalk
- Osbon Pharmacy, 372 Rayleigh Road Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 01702 525667 650 mWalk
- Boots, 9-13 Rayleigh Road Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; Sun closed · Phone 01702 525604 1.1 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SS9 4DL?
The nearest vets to the centre of SS9 4DL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Earls Hall Veterinary Phone +44 1702 421617 1.2 kmWalk
- Medivet 2.0 kmCycle
- Medivet 2.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SS9 4DL in a conservation area?
The centre of SS9 4DL is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SS9 4DL?
Police.uk records 103 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SS9 4DL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: possession of weapons 2, burglary 1, vehicle crime 1, shoplifting 1, robbery 1, other crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SS9 4DL
- Ward
- Eastwood Park
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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