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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 moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% 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. 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
20.2%
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

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Shoeburyness area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,820 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shoeburyness 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 Shoeburyness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced47£298,000
Detached16£434,000
Semi-Detached30£355,000
Flats23£200,000

10 years median price trend in Shoeburyness

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

All postcodes in Shoeburyness

SS38YB

Ravendale Way

SS39RR

Eagle Way

SS38UZ

Montgomery Court

SS39WB

Hospital Road

SS39BH

Shoebury Avenue

SS39AX

The Goslings

SS39YR

Cunningham Close

SS39SJ

Herongate

SS39UH

The Terrace

SS39TN

Wakering Road

SS39SF

Elm Road

SS39QF

Boundary Way

SS39QU

Chapel Place

SS38TT

Churchfields

SS39XB

Picasso Way

SS38DU

Peregrine Close

SS39YL

Sandpiper Close

SS38XF

Mallards

SS39TD

Picasso Way

SS39AY

Rampart Street

SS39AE

Rampart Terrace

SS39RQ

Ashanti Close

SS38YQ

Sonning Way

SS39RY

Elm Road

SS39YW

Sandpiper Close

SS39SP

Blackgate Road

SS38TP

Lambourn Close

SS39AL

Smith Street

SS39YG

Eagle Way

SS39XX

Constable Way

SS39UT

Centurion Close

SS39BY

Gunners Rise

SS39RW

Anson Chase

SS39TG

Whistler Rise

SS39BA

Southchurch Avenue

SS39SD

Gunners Road

SS39QA

The Pavilions

SS39DU

Old School Court

SS38TA

Datchet Drive

SS39YF

Chaffinch Close

SS39TJ

Vermeer Crescent

SS39RJ

Eagle Way

SS38TE

Cookham Court

SS38DY

Mallards

SS38EE

Artillery Avenue

SS39TH

Hogarth Drive

SS39AS

High Street

SS38BU

Milbanke Close

SS39AP

High Street

SS39SS

I Butts Road

SS38UY

Mountbatten Drive

SS39BX

Campfield Road

SS38DS

Osprey Close

SS39YJ

Sandpiper Close

SS38TL

Woodley Walk

SS39RD

Elm Road

SS39YP

Cunningham Close

SS39FT

Shoeburyness

SS39QP

Towerfield Close

SS38TW

Churchfields

SS38DR

Puffin Place

SS39XZ

Eagle Way

SS38XB

Frobisher Way

SS39YH

Eagle Way

SS39RU

Anson Chase

SS39QN

Magazine Road

SS39BE

Wakering Avenue

SS39RL

Ashanti Close

SS39RS

Bulwark Road

SS39WL

Horseshoe Crescent

SS39AH

High Street

SS39EW

Rosewood Lane

SS38UE

Frobisher Way

SS39BT

Westgate

SS38XL

Weaverdale

SS39SW

Constable Way

SS39NU

Bowbank Close

SS39YT

Fraser Close

SS38UU

Midsummer Meadow

SS38DX

Shoeburyness

SS38ED

Mortar Close

SS39QT

Imperial Park

SS39SY

Wakering Road

SS39AJ

High Street

SS39UW

Raphael Drive

SS39YB

Kingfisher Close

SS39TE

Goya Rise

SS39UY

Picasso Way

SS39BN

Terminal Close

SS38TY

Caversham Avenue

SS39AG

Dane Street

SS39DW

Campfield Road

SS39RX

Elm Road

SS39QY

Vanguard Way

SS38UT

Frobisher Way

SS39TW

Wakering Road

SS39EL

Rosewood Lane

SS39GB

Hale Way

SS38UF

Maitland Place

SS39BW

Gunners Rise

Data Sources

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