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About

Southminster ward encompasses a large rural area on the Dengie Peninsula, characterised by expansive farmland, sea walls, and scattered villages. The landscape is predominantly flat and agricultural, with fields of cereals and vegetables. The River Blackwater forms its northern boundary, while the North Sea lies to the east. The ward includes the coastal settlements of Bradwell-on-Sea and Tillingham, alongside numerous smaller hamlets and isolated farms connected by narrow country lanes.

The area is defined by its coastal and historical environment. The distinctive St. Peter-on-the-Wall chapel, a 7th-century Saxon building, stands alone near the water's edge at Bradwell. Economic activity is centred on agriculture, maritime industries, and the decommissioned Bradwell nuclear power station, a prominent local landmark. The wide, open skies and vast tidal estuaries create a sense of quiet isolation, with communities focused on the practicalities of land and sea.

Area overview

On average Southminster has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southminster is £54,579 per year. There are 1 schools in Southminster: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southminster is home to around 4,828 people, with a population density of about 183.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southminster Population
4,828
Population density
183.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.3(-15%)
Public order
4.56(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.11(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.07(-82%)
Other theft
1.86(-67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,591
95.05%
Other White
64
1.33%
Irish
33
0.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.39%
Total population: 4,830

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
853
21.53%
Level 4 qualifications or above
804
20.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
696
17.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
551
13.91%
Total 16+ residents: 3,961

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
711
36.71%
Owns outright
690
35.62%
Other social rented
247
12.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
217
11.2%
Other forms of private rent
40
2.07%
Total households: 1,937

Property prices in Southminster

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £321,250 in Southminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southminster 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 Southminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£402,500
Flats7£143,750
Semi-Detached25£315,000
Terraced8£270,750

10 years median price trend in Southminster

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

All postcodes in Southminster

CM07TZ

Primrose Walk

CM07BT

Whitby Road

CM07BN

Old Heath Road

CM07RD

Woodside

CM07BU

Scarborough Road

CM07DN

North End

CM08NJ

Marshes

CM07AW

Devonshire Road

CM07RE

Woodside

CM07AY

High Street

CM07BP

Scalby Road

CM07EJ

Kings Road

CM07FJ

The Aspens

CM07GJ

Southminster

CM07YF

Skylark Avenue

CM07DS

Cripplegate

CM07FE

Wonston Road

CM07BS

Filey Road

CM07HB

Princes Avenue

CM07JQ

The Marshes

CM07AN

Rupert Road

CM07EX

West House Estate

CM07RX

Lavender Drive

CM07XT

David Fisher Way

CM07FT

Rowan End

CM07YG

Field Fare Road

CM07BZ

Rose & Crown Mews

CM07JA

Rose Drive

CM07JS

The Brambles

CM07BD

Steeple Road

CM07EL

Kings Place

CM07FH

Oak Drive

CM07RY

Buttercup Way

CM07RZ

Buttercup Way

CM07FN

Larch Grove

CM07HA

Dukes Avenue

CM07FP

The Firs

CM07XW

High Brooke Drive

CM07AP

Crown Way

CM07BL

Burnham Road

CM07EU

Tattersalls Chase

CM07AB

Queenborough Road

CM07FU

Elm Reach

CM07JP

Goldsands Road

CM07BE

Scotts Hill

CM07GP

Robinsons Close

CM07JJ

The Marshes

CM07DA

Hall Road Industrial Estate

CM07EG

Tattersalls Chase

CM07HF

Burnham Road

CM07AD

Queenborough Road

CM07HD

Burnham Road

CM07RQ

Lavender Drive

CM07BB

Queen Street

CM07DH

Orchard Close

CM07ES

Burnham Road

CM07XU

Hare Grove

CM07AX

Southminster

CM07AH

Coombe Road

CM07DP

Southminster

CM07BY

High Street

CM07ET

Elsden Chase

CM07AZ

West House Estate

CM07BG

Scotts Hill

CM07BX

Seamer Road

CM07BA

Pantile Hill

CM07EB

Prior's Way

CM07FF

The Hawthorns

CM08NQ

Marshes

CM07JN

The Marshes

CM07DQ

Orchard Road

CM07DG

North Street

CM07GX

Queen Street

CM07EP

Burnham Road

CM07HG

Princes Avenue

CM07JR

Goldsands Road

CM07FB

Regents Close

CM07HQ

Vicarage Meadow

CM07DW

Cripplegate

CM07BJ

Burnham Road

CM07BH

Ratsborough Chase

CM07FW

Scotts Hill

CM07GS

Queen Street

CM07BF

Hill View Close

CM07BW

Old Heath Road

CM07GA

Pantile Hill

CM07TY

Primrose Walk

CM07FQ

Willow Walk

CM07GZ

Vicarage Court

CM07DL

New Moor Close

CM07JX

Regents Close

CM07DR

Northwyche Chase

CM07BQ

Burnham Road

CM07ER

Kings Croft

CM07GD

Burnham Road

CM07HE

Cherry Orchard

CM07EE

Prior's Way

CM07AG

Sheepcotes Lane

CM07EH

Hall Road

CM07GW

Munsons Court

Data Sources

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