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About

Shoeburyness is the easternmost ward of Southend-on-Sea, characterised by its coastal position at the mouth of the Thames Estuary. The area contains a mix of residential housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to modern estates, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its coastline features both sandy beaches and areas of mudflat, with a long seawall promenade popular for walking. The ward includes the large public open space of Shoebury Common, which fronts the beach and contains recreational facilities.

A significant historical feature is the former Shoeburyness Artillery Range, with its extensive red-brick barracks and proofing butts now repurposed for housing and leisure. The area retains a working waterfront at the MOD-owned Pig's Bay basin. Transport links are provided by the terminus of the London, Tilbury and Southend railway line, connecting the ward directly to central London. The overall atmosphere is more residential and less densely built than central Southend, with a focus on its maritime edge and open green spaces.

Area overview

On average Shoeburyness has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shoeburyness is £52,138 per year. The median sale price in Shoeburyness is £320,000 (around £394 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £252,000 and £385,000. There are 3 schools in Shoeburyness: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shoeburyness is home to around 11,676 people, with a population density of about 3,081.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shoeburyness Population
11,676
Population density
3,081.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.8(+13%)
Vehicle crime
11.82(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.71(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-18%)
Public order
4.37(-15%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,323
88.43%
Other White
328
2.81%
African
183
1.57%
Chinese
93
0.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
90
0.77%
Total population: 11,674

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,144
22.7%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,040
21.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,632
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,599
16.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,281
13.56%
Total 16+ residents: 9,444

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,482
28.83%
Owns with a mortgage
1,437
27.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
924
17.97%
Other social rented
678
13.19%
Social rents from council
465
9.04%
Total households: 5,141

Property prices in Shoeburyness

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £394
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £252K – £385K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £394 per square foot) in Shoeburyness area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shoeburyness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£435,000£397
Semi-Detached32£366,500£399
Terraced46£294,500£409
Flats25£200,000£327

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shoeburyness

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shoeburyness.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£183,500£290,500£239,998
2017£425,000£176,000£307,498£242,498
2018£457,500£168,000£280,000£247,500
2019£380,000£200,000£314,000£250,000
2020£400,000£169,500£300,000£260,000
2021£426,000£181,375£317,500£275,000
2022£616,000£217,500£325,000£285,000
2023£525,000£177,500£350,000£290,000
2024£542,000£193,000£340,000£290,500
2025£439,000£202,500£345,000£298,000
2026£483,500£208,000£368,000£298,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shoeburyness.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shoeburyness.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£285£305£306
2017£330£270£320£302
2018£331£289£316£307
2019£338£325£310£315
2020£310£308£315£325
2021£349£325£357£362
2022£394£378£429£361
2023£388£326£392£375
2024£383£356£387£375
2025£392£354£401£410
2026£400£327£397£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shoeburyness.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,272
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Shoeburyness ward.

Local councillors

Alex Moyies

Shoeburyness - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Shoeburyness

Is Shoeburyness safe?

Shoeburyness records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Shoeburyness?

The median sale price in Shoeburyness is £320,000 (about £394 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Shoeburyness?

Shoeburyness has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Shoeburyness?

Shoeburyness scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shoeburyness sits around rank 12,745 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Shoeburyness?

The average household income in Shoeburyness is around £52,138 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Shoeburyness?

Shoeburyness is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alex Moyies (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Shoeburyness

SS39BB

Wakering Avenue

SS39NZ

The Drakes

SS39BG

Friars Street

SS39YY

Exeter Close

SS38XG

Woodcotes

SS39QJ

The Vanguards

SS38YD

Keighley Mews

SS39WD

Chapel Road

SS39WN

Brigadier Way

SS39SG

Blackgate Road

SS38XE

Mallards

SS39SB

Gunners Road

SS39BZ

Anchor Close

SS39QH

St Georges Lane

SS38YE

Sharnbrook

SS39RF

Elm Road

SS39RB

Ashes Road

SS38UX

Midsummer Meadow

SS38XQ

Dovecote

SS39BQ

Wallace Street

SS39UX

Raphael Drive

SS39AT

High Street

SS39UD

Gunners Road

SS38XA

Frobisher Way

SS39BJ

Florence Nightingale Road

SS38YH

Chertsey Close

SS38TZ

Bray Court

SS39SQ

Eagle Way

SS39QS

Lowry Close

SS39UZ

Picasso Way

SS39YE

Linnet Close

SS38UD

Bournes Green Chase

SS38BX

Keyes Close

SS38DT

Osprey Close

SS38XP

Colne Drive

SS38YA

Ravendale Way

SS38BT

Collingwood Way

SS39UU

The Renown

SS39YQ

Jackdaw Close

SS39FD

Gunners Rise

SS39QB

Magazine Mews

SS39YS

Fraser Close

SS39TB

Rembrandt Close

SS38XH

Woodcotes

SS39QE

Towerfield Road

SS39YX

Eagle Way

SS39NY

The Drakes

SS39BD

Wakering Avenue

SS39AW

High Street

SS38UB

Mountbatten Drive

SS39FA

Thorpe Green

SS39TZ

Poynters Lane

SS39GA

Chesterman Road

SS39AB

George Street

SS39AD

Rampart Terrace

SS39WF

Shoeburyness

SS39SE

Blackgate Road

SS39TF

Rubens Close

SS38XD

Frobisher Way

SS39XA

Picasso Way

SS38EJ

Artillery Avenue

SS39FL

Campfield Road

SS39RE

Shoeburyness

SS39YA

Eagle Way

SS39QQ

Warrior Square Road

SS39TA

Constable Way

SS38TU

Churchfields

SS39FE

New Garrison Road

SS39AF

Rampart Street

SS39RA

Vanguard Way

SS39FU

Friars Mews

SS38DA

Frobisher Way

SS39SA

Gunners Road

SS39RT

Bulwark Road

SS39SR

Blackgate Road

SS39UP

Raphael Drive

SS38TJ

Cookham Court

SS39FS

Smith Street

SS39RG

Anson Chase

SS38TD

Woodley Walk

SS39SZ

Wakering Road

SS39NX

Watkins Way

SS39RZ

The Woodlands

SS39UJ

Mess Road

SS39PZ

Warrior Square Road

SS39SX

Castle Close

SS39YZ

Carmania Close

SS39SU

Newell Avenue

SS39TQ

Hogarth Drive

SS39YD

Kingfisher Close

SS38YJ

Weybridge Walk

SS38TX

Caversham Avenue

SS39SL

Chapel Road

SS39YN

Sandpiper Close

SS39XU

Constable Way

SS38TB

Eton Walk

SS39RH

Ashanti Close

SS39TL

Turner Close

SS38XR

Blackwater Close

SS38TN

Churchfields