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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in West Shoebury is £392,500 (around £391 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £500,000. There are 3 schools in West Shoebury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
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
36.86(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.34(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-21%)
Other theft
4.15(-24%)
Vehicle crime
3.95(-10%)
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

Median price: £392,500
Price per sq ft: £391
Sales (last 12 months): 111
Typical range (middle 50%): £315K – £500K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £391 per square foot) in West Shoebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £2,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Shoebury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£610,000£416
Semi-Detached42£375,000£398
Terraced25£340,000£396
Flats13£205,000£342

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Shoebury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Shoebury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£516,250£158,750£310,000£265,000
2017£450,000£177,500£290,000£273,000
2018£550,000£172,000£310,000£255,000
2019£500,000£151,250£312,500£254,500
2020£580,000£172,500£315,000£263,500
2021£585,500£226,500£337,500£335,000
2022£600,000£192,500£380,000£360,000
2023£655,000£220,000£415,000£287,500
2024£604,500£217,500£381,250£360,000
2025£632,500£222,250£360,000£307,500
2026£610,000£218,750£385,000£379,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Shoebury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Shoebury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303£194£291£292
2017£342£241£309£298
2018£337£271£327£318
2019£369£228£302£282
2020£383£276£327£301
2021£397£347£376£317
2022£435£327£405£366
2023£434£329£386£331
2024£424£307£378£376
2025£416£348£372£359
2026£449£342£409£416
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Shoebury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Shoebury in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,272
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for West Shoebury ward.

Local councillors

Steve Harvey

West Shoebury - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about West Shoebury

Is West Shoebury safe?

West Shoebury records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Shoebury?

The median sale price in West Shoebury is £392,500 (about £391 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Shoebury?

West Shoebury has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is West Shoebury?

West Shoebury scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Shoebury sits around rank 17,379 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Shoebury?

The average household income in West Shoebury is around £59,996 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West Shoebury?

West Shoebury is represented by 1 elected councillor: Steve Harvey (Reform UK).

All postcodesin West Shoebury

SS38UW

Appledore

SS39LU

Caulfield Road

SS39HU

Fremantle

SS39JP

Cranley Gardens

SS39HY

Linton Road

SS39HZ

St Andrews Road

SS39JE

Thorpedene Gardens

SS38AT

Bickenhall

SS39NJ

Blyth Avenue

SS39HG

West Shoebury

SS38BA

Drewsteignton

SS39NE

Pentland Avenue

SS39PS

Maplin Way

SS39JJ

St Andrews Road

SS39PE

Bridge Close

SS39DE

Ness Road

SS39EQ

Waterloo Road

SS38AS

Bishopsteignton

SS38AL

Yarnacott

SS39DD

St Andrews Close

SS39EU

Church Road

SS39PX

Saxon Gardens

SS39HH

Waterford Road

SS39HD

Leitrim Avenue

SS39NG

Bunters Avenue

SS39ND

Pentland Avenue

SS39ED

Maplin Mews

SS39EF

West Road

SS39DQ

West Shoebury

SS38AN

Cornworthy

SS39HN

Ulster Avenue

SS39LE

Richmond Avenue

SS39LN

Caulfield Road

SS38AU

Hawkridge

SS39FB

Church Close

SS39JQ

Tudor Gardens

SS39PB

Elm Road

SS39EN

Fremantle

SS39NS

Delaware Road

SS39JY

Knollcroft

SS39HR

Admirals Walk

SS39HA

Church Road

SS39NW

Delaware Road

SS39EB

Chelmer Way

SS13TT

Shoebury Road

SS38AX

Sedgemoor

SS38BW

Wambrook

SS38AY

Kingsteignton

SS39NP

Delaware Road

SS39HQ

Ness Road

SS38AJ

Abbots Walk

SS39LQ

Richmond Avenue

SS39PU

Goldmer Close

SS39EX

Church Road

SS13NB

Maplin Way

SS39ES

Ness Road

SS13NA

Maplin Way

SS39JB

Thorpedene Gardens

SS38UA

Bournes Green Chase

SS39DG

Ness Road

SS39LB

Armagh Road

SS39EZ

Church Road

SS39DY

Stour Close

SS38UJ

North Shoebury Road

SS39ER

Estuary Mews

SS38BE

Rackenford

SS39PD

Elm Road

SS39DL

Ness Road

SS38AW

Yarnacott

SS38UP

Dalwood

SS39LH

Antrim Road

SS39DZ

Avon Way

SS39LW

Caulfield Road

SS13TS

Hayes Barton

SS39FN

Admirals Walk

SS39HJ

Waterford Road

SS39EE

Westway

SS13TX

Cheldon Barton

SS39DA

Ness Road

SS39JD

Thorpedene Gardens

SS39JZ

Noredale

SS39HS

Admirals Walk

SS38AH

Teigngrace

SS38UR

Chedington

SS38DF

Fallowfield

SS39DJ

Ness Road

SS39JL

St Andrews Road

SS39JN

St Andrews Road

SS39NT

Delaware Road

SS39EJ

Trafalgar Road

SS39EA

Crouch Way

SS39EY

Church Road

SS38BG

Holsworthy

SS39PP

Saxon Gardens

SS39JR

Herbert Road

SS39HW

Lodwick

SS39DH

Ness Road

SS39NL

Blyth Avenue

SS39LT

Caulfield Road

SS39HP

Admirals Walk