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Shoeburyness

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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 £247,500 and £387,500. 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): 121
Typical range (middle 50%): £248K – £388K

Based on 121 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
Detached21£440,000£400
Semi-Detached31£365,000£401
Terraced44£295,000£406
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

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