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About

Southchurch lies in the eastern part of Southend-on-Sea and mixes residential streets with areas of public green space. The focal point is Southchurch Park, which contains sports pitches, play areas and a broad open lawn; inside the park stands Southchurch Hall, a timber-framed medieval manor set within a surviving shallow moat. Local shops and cafés line Southchurch Road, and the neighbourhood has primary schools, a library and community centres that provide everyday services and meeting places for residents.

The seafront forms the northern edge of the area, with a shingle beach and a promenade backed by timber groynes and views across the Thames Estuary that shift with the tide. Streets behind the coast include terraces and mid-20th-century housing, with pockets of allotments and small greens. Public transport is available by bus and local rail, giving straightforward links to the town centre. The park and hall host local events, while independent shops and trades along the main roads serve daily needs.

Area overview

On average Southchurch has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southchurch is £56,046 per year. There are 9 schools in Southchurch: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southchurch is home to around 10,151 people, with a population density of about 2,181.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southchurch Population
10,151
Population density
2,181.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.94(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.85(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-2%)
Other theft
5.22(-5%)
Public order
4.73(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,466
83.42%
Other White
324
3.19%
Indian
204
2.01%
African
200
1.97%
Other Asian
114
1.12%
Total population: 10,149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,022
24.82%
No qualifications
1,845
22.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,359
16.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,267
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,019
12.51%
Total 16+ residents: 8,147

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,609
38.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,062
25.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
586
13.98%
Social rents from council
456
10.88%
Other social rented
384
9.16%
Total households: 4,193

Property prices in Southchurch

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 in Southchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southchurch 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 Southchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£650,000
Flats15£226,000
Semi-Detached36£442,500
Terraced15£315,000

10 years median price trend in Southchurch

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

All postcodes in Southchurch

SS24SJ

Wickmead Close

SS13SF

Thorpe Hall Avenue

SS13PP

Barnstaple Road

SS24JA

Whittingham Avenue

SS13ST

Wansfell Gardens

SS13QS

Broadclyst Gardens

SS24QY

Archer Close

SS24GP

Hera Close

SS24LB

Hamstel Road

SS24PQ

Hamstel Road

SS24RZ

Newington Avenue

SS12QH

Riviera Drive

SS13QF

Burlescoombe Leas

SS13SW

Wansfell Gardens

SS24TE

Ashurst Avenue

SS13RP

Shoebury Road

SS13SS

Fortescue Chase

SS24QL

Canterbury Avenue

SS24RL

Philpott Avenue

SS13PA

Barnstaple Road

SS24NF

Hamstel Road

SS12QR

Oakleigh Avenue

SS24RB

Vallance Close

SS13PN

Barnstaple Road

SS24TQ

Roedean Gardens

SS24FN

Newington Gardens

SS13QX

Chadacre Road

SS24FP

Lincoln Chase

SS24RJ

Philpott Avenue

SS13PZ

Ladram Way

SS24UL

Southchurch Boulevard

SS24SN

Newington Avenue

SS24TR

Glynde Way

SS24WA

Whittingham Avenue

SS24RY

Poynings Avenue

SS12QJ

Chinchilla Road

SS24TG

Petworth Gardens

SS13RG

Shoebury Road

SS24SQ

Eldbert Close

SS24RU

Poynings Avenue

SS24UZ

Southchurch Boulevard

SS24SU

Sherwood Way

SS24GL

Athena Close

SS24UT

Southchurch Boulevard

SS13RA

Plymtree

SS13SP

Pleshey Close

SS12QL

Chinchilla Road

SS24LE

Hamstel Road

SS12NH

Southchurch

SS24GW

Lifstan Walk

SS24GN

Eros Avenue

SS24PG

Droitwich Avenue

SS24RD

Newington Avenue

SS24XF

Pilgrims Close

SS13SB

Bournes Green Chase

SS12QG

Dalmatia Road

SS13PS

Burlescoombe Road

SS13PL

Barnstaple Road

SS24TD

Ashurst Avenue

SS24RG

Whittingham Avenue

SS13RN

Little Thorpe

SS24UN

Arlington Road

SS24XA

Southchurch Boulevard

SS24PL

Hamstel Mews

SS13NY

Maplin Way North

SS12QW

Fernbrook Avenue

SS13SR

Navestock Gardens

SS24PT

Southchurch

SS24TJ

Ashurst Avenue

SS13PT

Burlescoombe Road

SS24GQ

Hera Close

SS13QU

Broadclyst Gardens

SS12PP

Southchurch Road

SS24SG

Newington Avenue

SS24TL

Ashurst Avenue

SS24UP

Southchurch Boulevard

SS24SS

Sherwood Way

SS13QR

Broadclyst Close

SS24LD

Hamstel Road

SS13NX

Maplin Way North

SS30PY

Wakering Road

SS13SG

Thorpe Hall Avenue

SS24UE

Vaughan Avenue

SS13SH

The Willows

SS13SU

Waterhale

SS24SF

Newington Close

SS24UF

Castleton Road

SS13QE

Burlescoombe Road

SS24RF

Whittingham Avenue

SS13PF

Daines Way

SS24QX

Appletree Close

SS13SX

Willingale Way

SS24PH

Hamstel Road

SS13QA

Moat End

SS13PJ

Branscombe Gardens

SS13PR

Samuels Drive

SS24RH

Whittingham Avenue

SS24TW

Steyning Avenue

Data Sources

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