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About

Chalkwell ward is situated along the Thames Estuary in Southend-on-Sea, encompassing the residential neighbourhood around Chalkwell Park and stretching down to the coastline. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian homes to more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is London Road, which hosts a variety of local shops and services catering to the community. The ward includes the greenspace of Chalkwell Park, which provides recreational facilities.

The shoreline here is defined by Chalkwell Beach, a mix of sand and mudflats, and the historic Chalkwell railway station, which has served the line since the 19th century. The area is directly adjacent to the tidal waters of the estuary, influencing its environment. A notable local structure is the Chalkwell Lifeguard Station, a distinctive wooden hut on stilts positioned over the beach. The ward functions as a residential district with direct rail links to London.

Area overview

On average Chalkwell has moderate deprivation and moderate 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 6,139.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
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
6,139.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
53.4(+651%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.48(+24%)
Vehicle crime
10.38(+128%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.77(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.46(+16%)
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 qualifications or above
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,435,000.

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
Detached19£885,000
Flats68£247,500
Semi-Detached15£700,000
Terraced9£600,000

10 years median price trend in Chalkwell

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

All postcodes in Chalkwell

SS08AN

Valkyrie Road

SS09HR

London Road

SS91JL

Leigh Road

SS08PU

The Crossways

SS91HJ

Cliff Road

SS08BP

Britannia Road

SS09LD

London Road

SS91LA

Rockleigh Avenue

SS08NG

Imperial Avenue

SS08SP

Station Road

SS08NF

Imperial Avenue

SS08PN

The Drive

SS08AQ

Elderton Road

SS08DE

Satanita Road

SS08EF

The Leas

SS08EP

Grosvenor Road

SS08EW

Grosvenor Mews

SS08LT

Kings Road

SS08PD

Seymour Mews

SS08PJ

Meadway

SS07SY

The Leas

SS91LL

Lansdowne Avenue

SS08BG

Crowstone Road

SS08DD

Satanita Road

SS08HX

Second Avenue

SS08PX

The Ridgeway

SS08NP

Hall Park Avenue

SS08PS

Mount Avenue

SS93NJ

London Road

SS08DF

Meteor Road

SS08FN

Grosvenor Road

SS08FQ

Crowstone Avenue

SS08NQ

Imperial Avenue

SS91LQ

Fernleigh Drive

SS08JH

Chalkwell Esplanade

SS08PP

Kings Road

SS08PZ

Ridgeway Gardens

SS91LD

Leigh Road

SS91LF

Leigh Road

SS08BJ

Ailsa Road

SS08NR

Hall Park Avenue

SS08AT

Alleyn Place

SS08LJ

Crowstone Road

SS08DU

Pembury Road

SS08EB

The Leas

SS08JR

Esplanade Gardens

SS08HW

Chalkwell Avenue

SS09LL

Shoe Lane

SS08AA

Cotswold Road

SS08DG

Meteor Road

SS08HT

Crowstone Avenue

SS08NN

Chalkwell Avenue

SS08PB

Leasway

SS09HL

London Road

SS08FG

Pembury Road

SS08JB

The Leas

SS08LQ

Crowstone Road

SS91BZ

Leigh Road

SS08AB

Cotswold Road

SS08BE

Crowstone Road

SS08ER

Grosvenor Road

SS91JU

Sandleigh Road

SS91LT

Old Leigh Road

SS08EU

Whitefriars Crescent

SS08LD

Chadwick Road

SS91HF

Cliff Avenue

SS91HH

Hillside Crescent

SS91JZ

Sunningdale Avenue

SS08BB

Crowstone Close

SS08FL

St Hildas Mews

SS08JJ

Chalkwell Esplanade

SS07FJ

Palmerston Road

SS08DS

Pembury Road

SS08JN

Leas Close

SS08NA

Chalkwell Avenue

SS07BF

The Leas

SS08AH

Cranley Avenue

SS91JN

Leigh Road

SS07ST

The Leas

SS08FJ

Western Esplanade

SS08NE

Imperial Avenue

SS91HQ

Hillside Crescent

SS08AW

Valkyrie Road

SS08FP

First Avenue

SS08JQ

Chalkwell Esplanade

SS08LE

Galton Road

SS91LB

Old Leigh Road

SS08DA

Genesta Road

SS08PY

The Ridgeway

SS08QA

Hillway

SS08BZ

Crowstone Road

SS08LA

Galton Road

SS91ER

Woodfield Road

SS91HL

Cliff Road

SS91JP

Leigh Road

SS08EA

Cobham Road

SS08NS

The Ridgeway

SS08PT

Mount Avenue

SS09LA

London Road

SS08JT

Crowstone Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.