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About

Chalkwell sits on the seafront of Southend-on-Sea, beside the Thames Estuary, where a shingle beach meets a wide grassy esplanade. Residential streets run back from the coast, with local shops and cafés clustered near Chalkwell railway station. The station is on the c2c line, putting Fenchurch Street within a direct commute, and it sits on an embankment a short walk from the beach so arriving by train often leads straight onto the seafront. Wooden groynes punctuate the shoreline, and tidal patterns shape the view across the estuary.

At the heart of the area is Chalkwell Park, which contains Chalkwell Hall, a listed manor used as an arts and community venue, and lawns used for regular gatherings. The park hosts a weekly parkrun and seasonal events on its open spaces, while nearby streets provide independent shops, bakeries and pubs serving local needs. The mix of transport links, park facilities and seafront access shapes everyday life in Chalkwell, keeping amenities within easy walking distance.

Area overview

On average Chalkwell has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chalkwell is £61,596 per year. There are 3 schools in Chalkwell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chalkwell is home to around 9,926 people, with a population density of about 6,138.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chalkwell Population
9,926
Population density
6,138.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
60.45(+784%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.79(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.28(-11%)
Vehicle crime
8.46(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.26(+30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,081
81.41%
Other White
570
5.74%
African
156
1.57%
Indian
145
1.46%
Irish
132
1.33%
Total population: 9,926

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,850
34.28%
No qualifications
1,512
18.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,373
16.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,162
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
833
10.02%
Total 16+ residents: 8,314

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,515
33.88%
Owns outright
1,341
29.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,280
28.62%
Other social rented
126
2.82%
Other forms of private rent
93
2.08%
Total households: 4,472

Property prices in Chalkwell

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,130,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chalkwell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalkwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£1,150,000
Flats74£235,500
Semi-Detached14£702,000
Terraced8£366,250

10 years median price trend in Chalkwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

All postcodes in Chalkwell

SS08JR

Esplanade Gardens

SS08DF

Meteor Road

SS08NJ

Seymour Road

SS08PU

The Crossways

SS08EE

Mount Liell Court West

SS93NL

London Road

SS91HQ

Hillside Crescent

SS08PB

Leasway

SS91HD

Beach Avenue

SS08JL

Leas Gardens

SS08AF

Finchley Road

SS08HU

Crowstone Avenue

SS08ET

Station Road

SS91JU

Sandleigh Road

SS08FL

St Hildas Mews

SS08DY

Pembury Road

SS91JN

Leigh Road

SS08LR

Kings Road

SS08ED

Grosvenor Court

SS91FG

Ensign Close

SS91LS

Leigh Road

SS08LQ

Crowstone Road

SS08EN

Grosvenor Road

SS08PX

The Ridgeway

SS08NL

Chalkwell Avenue

SS08JT

Crowstone Avenue

SS08NA

Chalkwell Avenue

SS08BD

Crowstone Road

SS91HL

Cliff Road

SS91EL

Woodfield Road

SS91LT

Old Leigh Road

SS07ST

The Leas

SS08BE

Crowstone Road

SS08LA

Galton Road

SS08BJ

Ailsa Road

SS08JJ

Chalkwell Esplanade

SS08EU

Whitefriars Crescent

SS09HU

London Road

SS91ET

Woodfield Road

SS08NN

Chalkwell Avenue

SS09HR

London Road

SS08PL

The Drive

SS08DE

Satanita Road

SS91JT

Sandleigh Road

SS08DD

Satanita Road

SS09HX

London Road

SS91HF

Cliff Avenue

SS08FE

Shorefield Road

SS08BG

Crowstone Road

SS91HP

Beach Avenue

SS08LL

Kings Road

SS08AG

Elderton Road

SS91JZ

Sunningdale Avenue

SS08BH

Kings Road

SS08FG

Pembury Road

SS08BW

Britannia Road

SS09HT

London Road

SS08BL

Ailsa Road

SS08NP

Hall Park Avenue

SS91HA

Hillside Crescent

SS08PN

The Drive

SS07SX

The Leas

SS09HW

London Road

SS08PA

Leasway

SS08EH

Crowstone Road

SS08AA

Cotswold Road

SS08NB

Chalkwell Avenue

SS08EX

Whitefriars Crescent

SS08FJ

Western Esplanade

SS09LD

London Road

SS08LB

Chadwick Road

SS08BY

Valkyrie Road

SS08LH

Crowstone Road

SS08BZ

Crowstone Road

SS08JB

The Leas

SS91LD

Leigh Road

SS91JW

Leigh Road

SS91HH

Hillside Crescent

SS08HP

First Avenue

SS91LG

Fernleigh Drive

SS08DZ

Station Road

SS08AL

Cranley Road

SS08LE

Galton Road

SS08BB

Crowstone Close

SS08HN

Chalkwell Avenue

SS08NQ

Imperial Avenue

SS08PT

Mount Avenue

SS08AQ

Elderton Road

SS91LQ

Fernleigh Drive

SS08HF

Station Road

SS08HT

Crowstone Avenue

SS08HY

Second Avenue

SS09HS

London Road

SS91JY

Sunningdale Avenue

SS08PD

Seymour Mews

SS08HE

Station Road

SS08AD

Finchley Road

SS91BZ

Leigh Road

SS08FF

The Leas

SS08DS

Pembury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.