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SS0 0BS

Merilies Gardens

Blenheim Park

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Overview

Postcode SS0 0BS is located in an urban city, within the Blenheim Park area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Blenheim Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blenheim Park is £62,159 per year. The median sale price in Blenheim Park is £385,000 (around £407 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,000 and £514,000. The nearest station is Chalkwell, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
44.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Blenheim Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,871 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Blenheim Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.4%

Approximately 44.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Blenheim Park is £62,159 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS0 0BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Blenheim Park near SS0 0BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chalkwell located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS0 0BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Chalkwell

N/A

Walking directions to Chalkwell

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
2,615.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.64(+26%)
Burglary
13.61(+390%)
Other theft
7.1(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.1(+12%)
Vehicle crime
6.51(+48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
89.05%
Other White
16
3.98%
African
6
1.49%
Bangladeshi
5
1.24%
Other Black
5
1.24%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
30.61%
Level 3 (A level)
57
19.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
48
41.03%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.5%
Owns outright
17
14.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.11%
Other social rented
4
3.42%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Blenheim Park

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £407
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £320K – £514K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £407 per square foot) in Blenheim Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blenheim Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£518,750£439
Semi-Detached51£430,000£429
Terraced31£355,000£397
Flats21£235,000£376

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blenheim Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£412,125£224,995£332,500£256,000
2017£417,500£241,250£340,000£266,000
2018£465,000£227,500£337,500£270,000
2019£480,000£215,000£345,000£285,000
2020£450,000£200,500£347,500£315,000
2021£468,750£245,000£400,000£330,000
2022£562,500£246,000£442,500£338,000
2023£550,000£266,250£396,000£362,500
2024£495,000£218,000£396,250£334,000
2025£540,000£246,500£415,000£340,000
2026£510,000£260,000£415,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£330£314£290
2017£339£367£324£312
2018£345£373£335£308
2019£359£362£351£311
2020£399£313£361£351
2021£396£365£386£370
2022£449£371£442£399
2023£413£415£406£388
2024£420£404£437£392
2025£436£387£416£374
2026£463£362£431£405
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blenheim Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 0BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 0BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 202512, Suffolk Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3HDTerracedFreehold£332,000
31 Mar 20261, Hunters Lodge, Blenheim Chase, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3HGFlatsLeasehold£170,000
17 Apr 202650, Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3HRTerracedFreehold£365,000
20 Mar 202662, Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3HRTerracedFreehold£348,000
10 Sept 202568, Manchester Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the SS0 0BS postcode area, located within Blenheim Park, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SS0 0BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miSecondaryWestcliff High School for GirlsAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.1 miSecondaryWestcliff High School for Boys AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.2 miSecondarySt Thomas More High SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS0 0BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS0 0BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miCostcutterFairfax Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9RJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miIcelandChalkwell Park Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3NFWalking directions to Iceland

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS0 0BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Alan Watt

Blenheim Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

David Burton-Sampson

Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouthend-on-SeaE06000033
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthend West and LeighE14001502
WardBlenheim ParkE05002213
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blenheim ParkE02003283
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 005AE01015820
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS0 0BS

Is SS0 0BS (Blenheim Park) safe?

The area around SS0 0BS records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and other theft.

What is the average house price near SS0 0BS?

The median sale price around SS0 0BS in Blenheim Park is £385,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS0 0BS?

There are 15 schools close to SS0 0BS, including Westcliff High School for Girls (Outstanding), Westcliff High School for Boys Academy (Outstanding) and St Thomas More High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS0 0BS?

The closest station to SS0 0BS is Chalkwell, about 1,537 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS0 0BS?

SS0 0BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,871 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS0 0BS (Blenheim Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS0 0BS is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Craig Alan Watt (Reform UK).