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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

SS24UW

Arlington Road

SS13PA

Barnstaple Road

SS24FN

Newington Gardens

SS24UB

Southchurch Boulevard

SS24UX

Southchurch Boulevard

SS13QF

Burlescoombe Leas

SS13SL

Willingale Way

SS24LE

Hamstel Road

SS13QE

Burlescoombe Road

SS24TW

Steyning Avenue

SS12QL

Chinchilla Road

SS13SD

Thorpe Hall Avenue

SS24QZ

Archer Avenue

SS24RE

Newington Avenue

SS24RF

Whittingham Avenue

SS24XE

Southchurch Rectory Chase

SS24GN

Eros Avenue

SS24GW

Lifstan Walk

SS24SA

Claters Close

SS24UA

Southchurch Boulevard

SS13QX

Chadacre Road

SS24UN

Arlington Road

SS13SZ

Bovinger Way

SS24GS

Zeus Road

SS24UF

Castleton Road

SS13QH

Barnstaple Road

SS13RR

Armitage Road

SS13SB

Bournes Green Chase

SS30PW

Wakering Road

SS13SE

Thorpe Hall Avenue

SS13SP

Pleshey Close

SS13SQ

Thorpe Hall Close

SS24QU

Archer Avenue

SS24RG

Whittingham Avenue

SS24SP

Newington Avenue

SS24UL

Southchurch Boulevard

SS24UT

Southchurch Boulevard

SS24PF

Hamstel Road

SS24UP

Southchurch Boulevard

SS24WA

Whittingham Avenue

SS24LA

Hamstel Road

SS24TL

Ashurst Avenue

SS24TZ

Pavilion Close

SS24XL

Locksley Close

SS13PL

Barnstaple Road

SS13RL

Shoebury Road

SS24GU

Apollo Drive

SS24QH

Archer Avenue

SS13PW

Barnstaple Road

SS13QB

Burlescoombe Road

SS24NF

Hamstel Road

SS12NJ

Surbiton Avenue

SS24TP

Steyning Avenue

SS13PF

Daines Way

SS30QF

Rebels Lane

SS12QS

Surbiton Avenue

SS13SU

Waterhale

SS24SD

Newington Avenue

SS24XB

Southchurch Rectory Chase

SS12XY

Lifstan Way

SS12QH

Riviera Drive

SS13SF

Thorpe Hall Avenue

SS13TA

Willingale Way

SS13QA

Moat End

SS24PL

Hamstel Mews

SS13PR

Samuels Drive

SS24PT

Southchurch

SS24QQ

Archer Avenue

SS24TN

Wick Chase

SS24XA

Southchurch Boulevard

SS13NU

Maplin Way North

SS13RN

Little Thorpe

SS24SH

Welch Close

SS24XF

Pilgrims Close

SS13QG

Burlescoombe Road

SS13RJ

Shoebury Road

SS24SN

Newington Avenue

SS24UJ

Thurston Avenue

SS13SN

Willingale Way

SS24GP

Hera Close

SS24SE

Newington Avenue

SS13ST

Wansfell Gardens

SS24QS

Lincoln Chase

SS24UY

Southchurch Boulevard

SS13NX

Maplin Way North

SS13PZ

Ladram Way

SS24TR

Glynde Way

SS13PE

Daines Way

SS13QT

Broadclyst Gardens

SS13SW

Wansfell Gardens

SS24PG

Droitwich Avenue

SS13PN

Barnstaple Road

SS13QP

Broadclyst Gardens

SS24GL

Athena Close

SS24LD

Hamstel Road

SS13RP

Shoebury Road

SS24QJ

Lloyd Wise Close

SS24RY

Poynings Avenue

Data Sources

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