Side-by-side comparison of SS4 Rochford and SS9 Leigh-on-sea covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SS4 is the more affordable option at £365,000 median vs £395,000 in SS9. SS4 has lower recorded crime (1,506 vs 2,491 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SS4 Rochford | SS9 Leigh-on-sea |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £365,000 | £395,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,363 | £2,265 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,506 | 2,491 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 3.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 84.8 | 91.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 76.4 | 90.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 64.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.