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West Shoebury

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About

West Shoebury is a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of Southend-on-Sea, bordered by the open spaces of Shoebury Common and the Thames Estuary coastline. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and quiet streets, providing a settled neighbourhood atmosphere away from the main urban centre.

The ward is defined by its proximity to military history and coastal defences. The historic Shoeburyness Old Ranges, a former artillery testing ground, occupies a significant portion of the land, with some areas now accessible for walks. This creates a distinct blend of residential life alongside large, managed grassland spaces that open directly to the estuary, offering views across the water.

Area overview

On average West Shoebury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Shoebury is £59,996 per year. There are 3 schools in West Shoebury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Shoebury is home to around 10,119 people, with a population density of about 3,527.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Shoebury Population
10,119
Population density
3,527 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.33(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.95(-66%)
Vehicle crime
3.76(-17%)
Other theft
3.36(-40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,754
86.49%
Other White
293
2.89%
African
190
1.88%
Indian
139
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
86
0.85%
Total population: 10,121

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,009
24.84%
No qualifications
1,642
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,372
16.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,361
16.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,064
13.15%
Total 16+ residents: 8,089

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,488
37.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,249
31.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
507
12.91%
Social rents from council
430
10.95%
Other social rented
180
4.58%
Total households: 3,926

Property prices in West Shoebury

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £377,000 in West Shoebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Shoebury 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 West Shoebury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£655,000
Flats11£190,000
Semi-Detached41£370,000
Terraced15£315,000

10 years median price trend in West Shoebury

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

All postcodes in West Shoebury

SS39DR

West Road

SS39NG

Bunters Avenue

SS39DB

Ness Road

SS39LR

Connaught Gardens

SS39NE

Pentland Avenue

SS39NJ

Blyth Avenue

SS38BW

Wambrook

SS39DX

Seaview Road

SS39JW

Stroma Gardens

SS38BE

Rackenford

SS39HG

West Shoebury

SS38AL

Yarnacott

SS39FQ

Jena Close

SS39DG

Ness Road

SS39HD

Leitrim Avenue

SS39DE

Ness Road

SS39EQ

Waterloo Road

SS39HE

Leitrim Avenue

SS39LX

Caulfield Road

SS39NW

Delaware Road

SS13NZ

Maplin Way North

SS13TY

Challacombe

SS39ED

Maplin Mews

SS39EZ

Church Road

SS39NT

Delaware Road

SS39HA

Church Road

SS39HZ

St Andrews Road

SS38UW

Appledore

SS39PP

Saxon Gardens

SS38UA

Bournes Green Chase

SS39LA

Caulfield Road

SS39ND

Pentland Avenue

SS38BY

Shillingstone

SS39PW

Saxon Gardens

SS39LP

Caulfield Road

SS39NH

Blyth Avenue

SS13TS

Hayes Barton

SS39EG

West Road

SS39HH

Waterford Road

SS39LN

Caulfield Road

SS39DA

Ness Road

SS39JN

St Andrews Road

SS39EJ

Trafalgar Road

SS39LU

Caulfield Road

SS39NR

Delaware Road

SS13NA

Maplin Way

SS39HR

Admirals Walk

SS39HX

St Andrews Road

SS39JP

Cranley Gardens

SS38UN

North Shoebury Road

SS39JB

Thorpedene Gardens

SS39JQ

Tudor Gardens

SS39EE

Westway

SS39NL

Blyth Avenue

SS39PE

Bridge Close

SS39HJ

Waterford Road

SS38AZ

Malmsmead

SS39HL

Ulster Avenue

SS39JF

St Andrews Road

SS38BS

Fitzwarren

SS39DQ

West Shoebury

SS39LB

Armagh Road

SS38DF

Fallowfield

SS39PB

Elm Road

SS39DP

West Road

SS39LQ

Richmond Avenue

SS39LS

Connaught Gardens

SS39PF

Elm Close

SS39PU

Goldmer Close

SS39EB

Chelmer Way

SS38AR

Bishopsteignton

SS38AS

Bishopsteignton

SS38BQ

Bishopsteignton

SS39EX

Church Road

SS39HN

Ulster Avenue

SS39HQ

Ness Road

SS39LJ

Caulfield Road

SS39PL

Delaware Crescent

SS38UR

Chedington

SS39DZ

Avon Way

SS39NP

Delaware Road

SS38BB

Aylesbeare

SS39JE

Thorpedene Gardens

SS38BN

Parsons Lawn

SS39EA

Crouch Way

SS39EU

Church Road

SS39JR

Herbert Road

SS13NT

Maplin Way North

SS38BL

Swallow Cliffe

SS39JL

St Andrews Road

SS13TZ

The Campions

SS39ES

Ness Road

SS39NF

Bunters Avenue

SS38UJ

North Shoebury Road

SS39JA

St Andrews Road

SS38AN

Cornworthy

SS39HP

Admirals Walk

SS39PJ

Delaware Crescent

SS38BH

Withypool

SS38XN

St Marys Close

Data Sources

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