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About

Southchurch is a residential ward in the eastern part of Southend-on-Sea. The area is characterised by suburban housing, ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments. It contains Southchurch Park, one of the borough's larger green spaces with sports pitches and a children's playground. The ward extends inland from the Thames Estuary, with its northern boundary formed by the busy A127 road, providing a key transport link.

The area includes Southchurch Hall, a medieval moated house that now operates as a museum and public garden. Local shopping needs are served by clusters of independent shops along Southchurch Road. The ward is also home to a significant conservation area focused on its historic garden suburb layout. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the area functioning as a settled commuter base for the wider town.

Area overview

On average Southchurch has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
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
40(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-14%)
Other theft
5.32(-4%)
Vehicle crime
4.43(-3%)
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 qualifications or above
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Southchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £940,000.

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
Detached31£675,000
Flats16£215,000
Semi-Detached29£460,000
Terraced22£292,500

10 years median price trend in Southchurch

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

All postcodes in Southchurch

SS24GY

Eros Avenue

SS12QJ

Chinchilla Road

SS13RB

Bournes Green

SS12QR

Oakleigh Avenue

SS13PB

Barnstaple Road

SS13RW

Little Thorpe

SS24PQ

Hamstel Road

SS30QE

Rebels Lane

SS12QG

Dalmatia Road

SS24QL

Canterbury Avenue

SS24RL

Philpott Avenue

SS24ST

Sherwood Way

SS24UR

Southchurch Boulevard

SS13PH

Burleigh Square

SS13QS

Broadclyst Gardens

SS13QY

Broadclyst Gardens

SS13QZ

Cherrybrook

SS24FP

Lincoln Chase

SS24JA

Whittingham Avenue

SS13QQ

Burlescoombe Close

SS13RA

Plymtree

SS24QT

Archer Avenue

SS24SR

Sherwood Way

SS12QQ

Dalmatia Road

SS13PU

Ladram Close

SS24GE

Zeus Road

SS24RS

Poynings Avenue

SS13SY

Coptfold Close

SS24PH

Hamstel Road

SS24RX

Poynings Avenue

SS24UU

Southchurch Boulevard

SS12NH

Southchurch

SS24PP

Hamstel Road

SS24RA

Archer Avenue

SS13PQ

Daines Way

SS24UZ

Southchurch Boulevard

SS24RH

Whittingham Avenue

SS12PP

Southchurch Road

SS24TE

Ashurst Avenue

SS24SU

Sherwood Way

SS30PY

Wakering Road

SS24TT

Glynde Way

SS24QR

Canterbury Avenue

SS24TQ

Roedean Gardens

SS24QY

Archer Close

SS24GQ

Hera Close

SS13RD

Wakering Road

SS13RG

Shoebury Road

SS13SX

Willingale Way

SS13SR

Navestock Gardens

SS24RD

Newington Avenue

SS24TF

Ashurst Avenue

SS24UD

Castleton Road

SS12PS

Southchurch Road

SS13NY

Maplin Way North

SS13PJ

Branscombe Gardens

SS30PZ

Wakering Road

SS12QN

Brighton Avenue

SS13PT

Burlescoombe Road

SS24RT

Poynings Avenue

SS24RJ

Philpott Avenue

SS24UH

Pelham Road

SS24TG

Petworth Gardens

SS24UG

Sackville Road

SS13SJ

Thorpe Hall Avenue

SS24RU

Poynings Avenue

SS24TH

Roedean Close

SS13SH

The Willows

SS13PP

Barnstaple Road

SS13PX

Ladram Road

SS13SS

Fortescue Chase

SS24SF

Newington Close

SS24SW

Chaingate Avenue

SS24TS

Glynde Way

SS13PS

Burlescoombe Road

SS24SJ

Wickmead Close

SS13QU

Broadclyst Gardens

SS12QW

Fernbrook Avenue

SS13QR

Broadclyst Close

SS24RQ

Whittingham Avenue

SS24UE

Vaughan Avenue

SS13PD

Barnstaple Close

SS13QD

Branscombe Square

SS13SG

Thorpe Hall Avenue

SS24TJ

Ashurst Avenue

SS24SG

Newington Avenue

SS13PY

Ladram Road

SS24RZ

Newington Avenue

SS24SQ

Eldbert Close

SS24TD

Ashurst Avenue

SS13RQ

Shoebury Road

SS13RS

Shoebury Road

SS24LB

Hamstel Road

SS24RB

Vallance Close

SS24SB

Boyden Close

SS24SS

Sherwood Way

SS24UQ

Sackville Road

SS30QA

Wakering Road

SS13PG

Daines Close

SS24QX

Appletree Close

Data Sources

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