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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

SS09RU

Hildaville Drive

SS09NB

Northview Drive

SS09NE

Northview Drive

SS09RW

Fairfax Drive

SS09PS

Westborough Road

SS09GL

Fielding Way

SS09SA

Fairmead Avenue

SS09EU

Hainault Avenue

SS00EL

Brookside Crescent

SS09SB

Fairmead Avenue

SS09JS

Beedell Avenue

SS09RJ

Fairfax Drive

SS09GG

Fairfax Drive

SS09LZ

Fairfax Drive

SS09TU

Westbourne Grove

SS09SH

Westminster Drive

SS09RD

Fleetwood Avenue

SS09RR

Hildaville Drive

SS09JJ

Ramuz Drive

SS09DS

Glenwood Avenue

SS09EQ

Brightwell Avenue

SS09LY

Fairfax Drive

SS09RE

Fleetwood Avenue

SS09NW

Electric Avenue

SS09PP

Westborough Road

SS09ET

Fairfax Drive

SS09TG

Westbourne Grove

SS09PU

Westborough Road

SS09NL

Electric Avenue

SS09JN

Ramuz Drive

SS09QL

Ronald Park Avenue

SS09LJ

London Road

SS09DP

Westborough Road

SS09QD

Southview Drive

SS09TS

Westborough Road

SS09JP

Beedell Avenue

SS09SL

Westminster Drive

SS09GH

Fairfax Drive

SS09BJ

Wenham Drive

SS09EG

Brightwell Avenue

SS09JD

Westborough Road

SS09QJ

Tintern Avenue

SS09BN

Wenham Drive

SS09EY

Hainault Avenue

SS09UE

St Georges Park Avenue

SS09QA

Southview Drive

SS09TJ

Westborough Road

SS09DX

Inverness Avenue

SS09SG

Westminster Drive

SS09SQ

Westminster Drive

SS09UD

St Georges Park Avenue

SS09ST

London Road

SS09UA

St Georges Park Avenue

SS09PD

London Road

SS09SJ

Westminster Drive

SS09HA

Hainault Avenue

SS09PT

Westborough Road

SS09LR

Westcliff Park Drive

SS09RY

Fairmead Avenue

SS09AY

West Road

SS09PE

London Road

SS09BA

Silverdale Avenue

SS09LT

Fairfax Drive

SS09LN

Westcliff Park Drive

SS09EZ

Hainault Avenue

SS09JA

Ramuz Drive

SS09PX

Westborough Road

SS09SE

Westminster Drive

SS09DL

Westborough Road

SS09NJ

Electric Avenue

Data Sources

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