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About

Westborough ward lies in the central western part of Southend-on-Sea, primarily a residential district characterised by its terraced and semi-detached housing. The area is anchored by the long, straight course of Westborough Road, which functions as a major local thoroughfare lined with essential shops and services. Residential streets branch off from this central axis, creating a dense, grid-like pattern typical of early 20th-century development.

The ward's western boundary is sharply defined by the railway line to London Fenchurch Street, with the sound of trains a constant feature. A notable local landmark is the historic Westborough School building, a red-brick structure dating from the Edwardian era. Public green space is provided at Westborough Park, a compact recreation ground serving the immediate community, while the larger Southchurch Park lies just beyond its eastern edges.

Area overview

On average Westborough has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westborough is £57,234 per year. Westborough is home to around 11,284 people, with a population density of about 12,298.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westborough Population
11,284
Population density
12,298.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.09(-11%)
Vehicle crime
4.79(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.81(-67%)
Other theft
3.01(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,072
71.53%
Other White
810
7.18%
African
365
3.23%
Other Asian
326
2.89%
Indian
287
2.54%
Total population: 11,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,602
29.67%
Level 3 (A level)
1,640
18.7%
No qualifications
1,456
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,364
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,040
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 8,769

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,719
37.14%
Owns with a mortgage
1,624
35.09%
Owns outright
1,025
22.15%
Other forms of private rent
149
3.22%
Other social rented
64
1.38%
Total households: 4,628

Property prices in Westborough

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Westborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,500 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westborough 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 Westborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£372,250
Detached6£460,750
Flats60£205,000
Terraced56£373,750

10 years median price trend in Westborough

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

All postcodes in Westborough

SS09LH

London Road

SS09UT

Southbourne Grove

SS09TQ

Westbourne Grove

SS09EH

Brightwell Avenue

SS09JU

Beedell Avenue

SS09SU

London Road

SS09UF

St Georges Park Avenue

SS09QW

Ronald Park Avenue

SS09JL

Ramuz Drive

SS09LG

London Road

SS09ER

Fairfax Drive

SS09LX

Fairfax Drive

SS09UU

Southbourne Grove

SS09PA

London Road

SS09QB

Southview Drive

SS09UR

Southbourne Grove

SS09JQ

Westborough Road

SS09JE

Westborough Road

SS09QE

Southview Drive

SS09JR

Beedell Avenue

SS09RA

Fleetwood Avenue

SS09HB

Hainault Avenue

SS09AU

West Road

SS09EF

Brightwell Avenue

SS09BQ

Fairfax Drive

SS09JH

Ramuz Drive

SS09JG

Westborough Road

SS09LU

Fairfax Drive

SS09PR

Westborough Road

SS09LP

Westcliff Park Drive

SS09QS

Ronald Park Avenue

SS09LS

Westcliff Park Drive

SS09NG

Northview Drive

SS09EN

Fairfax Drive

SS09QG

Tintern Avenue

SS09NH

Electric Avenue

SS09TW

Westborough Road

SS09RT

Hildaville Drive

SS09RH

Fairfax Drive

SS09TR

Westborough Road

SS09QR

Ronald Park Avenue

SS09EP

Fairfax Drive

SS09QN

Ronald Park Avenue

SS09AZ

West Road

SS09TT

Westbourne Grove

SS09RB

Fleetwood Avenue

SS09UN

Southbourne Grove

SS09ES

Westborough

SS09JB

Ramuz Drive

SS09RF

Fleetwood Avenue

SS09RQ

Fairfax Drive

SS09UB

St Georges Park Avenue

SS09EX

Hainault Avenue

SS09TZ

Westbourne Grove

SS09DU

Inverness Avenue

SS09DY

Inverness Avenue

SS09BD

Silverdale Avenue

SS09BE

Fairfax Drive

SS09QP

Ronald Park Avenue

SS09QH

Tintern Avenue

SS09QU

Fairville Mews

SS09QQ

Tintern Avenue

SS09QF

Tintern Avenue

SS09PJ

London Road

SS09EL

Fairfax Drive

SS09SF

Westminster Drive

SS09PW

Southview Drive

SS09LW

Westcliff Park Drive

SS09TX

Westbourne Grove

SS09JF

Westborough Road

SS09ND

Northview Drive

SS09DJ

Glenwood Avenue

SS09TN

Westborough Road

SS09JT

Beedell Avenue

SS09TY

Westbourne Grove

SS09SD

Fairmead Avenue

SS09NN

Electric Avenue

SS09NQ

Electric Avenue

SS09PQ

London Road

SS09TH

Westborough Road

SS09RZ

Fairmead Avenue

SS09BB

Silverdale Avenue

SS09DT

Glenwood Avenue

SS09GJ

Fairfax Drive

SS09EJ

Fairfax Drive

SS09DW

Westborough Road

SS09NF

Northview Drive

SS09EB

Brightwell Avenue

SS09PZ

Westborough Road

SS09RL

Fairfax Drive

SS09RX

Fairmead Avenue

SS09EE

Brightwell Avenue

SS09BG

Fairfax Drive

SS09RS

Hildaville Drive

SS09RN

Fairfax Drive

SS09JW

Beedell Avenue

SS09TD

Fairmead Avenue

SS09UW

Southbourne Grove

SS09RP

Hildaville Drive

SS09BL

Wenham Drive

Data Sources

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