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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 60 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
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

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in West Shoebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £2,900,000.

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
Semi-Detached26£362,500
Flats12£197,500
Terraced25£315,000
Detached33£650,000

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

SS39HT

Admirals Walk

SS39DS

West Road

SS39EH

West Road

SS38AQ

Staplegrove

SS39PG

Ness Road

SS39PR

Goldmer Close

SS39PH

Ness Road

SS39DX

Seaview Road

SS38DD

Torrington

SS39FH

Elm Road

SS38AF

Bishopsteignton

SS13TY

Challacombe

SS39NF

Bunters Avenue

SS39EG

West Road

SS39JA

St Andrews Road

SS39DP

West Road

SS39NR

Delaware Road

SS38DB

Aylesbeare

SS38UL

North Shoebury Road

SS38BQ

Bishopsteignton

SS13NT

Maplin Way North

SS13NZ

Maplin Way North

SS39LZ

Wicklow Walk

SS39LA

Caulfield Road

SS39DT

West Road

SS39PT

Gunfleet

SS39NH

Blyth Avenue

SS39PF

Elm Close

SS38BL

Swallow Cliffe

SS38UH

North Shoebury Road

SS38AG

Aylesbeare

SS38UN

North Shoebury Road

SS38AZ

Malmsmead

SS39LJ

Caulfield Road

SS38AB

Weare Gifford

SS13ND

Maplin Way

SS38XN

St Marys Close

SS39HE

Leitrim Avenue

SS39JX

Admirals Walk

SS39DR

West Road

SS39NN

Delaware Road

SS39LS

Connaught Gardens

SS39HL

Ulster Avenue

SS39HX

St Andrews Road

SS39QR

West Shoebury

SS39LR

Connaught Gardens

SS38BD

Buckland

SS38BB

Aylesbeare

SS38AD

Bishopsteignton

SS39FG

West Shoebury

SS39DF

Ness Road

SS38BS

Fitzwarren

SS39JH

Tudor Gardens

SS39LG

Richmond Avenue

SS38AR

Bishopsteignton

SS13TZ

The Campions

SS39FQ

Jena Close

SS38BH

Withypool

SS39DB

Ness Road

SS38AE

Aylesbeare

SS39LF

Richmond Avenue

SS38BY

Shillingstone

SS39PL

Delaware Crescent

SS39NQ

Blyth Avenue

SS13LX

Maplin Way

SS39LD

Caulfield Road

SS39LL

Caulfield Road

SS39FF

Vincent Close

SS39DN

Ness Road

SS38AP

Yarnacott

SS38BN

Parsons Lawn

SS39JG

Tudor Gardens

SS39FW

Fremantle

SS39PJ

Delaware Crescent

SS39PQ

Watson Close

SS39ET

Church Road

SS39PY

Woolpack

SS39LP

Caulfield Road

SS39LX

Caulfield Road

SS39PW

Saxon Gardens

SS39JF

St Andrews Road

SS39PN

Longsand

SS39JW

Stroma Gardens

SS39HF

Leitrim Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.