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SS0 7AL

Howards Chase

Victoria

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Overview

Postcode SS0 7AL is located in an urban city, within the Victoria area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Victoria area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria is £47,026 per year. The median sale price in Victoria is £217,500 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,125 and £299,250. The nearest station is Prittlewell, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Victoria has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,098 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Victoria has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Victoria is £47,026 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS0 7AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Victoria near SS0 7AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Prittlewell located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS0 7AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Prittlewell

N/A

Walking directions to Prittlewell
0.5 mi

Southend Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Victoria
0.8 mi

Southend Central

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS0 7AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.2 miChurchill GardensSmallWalking directions to Churchill Gardens

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
11,786.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.48(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.06(+74%)
Vehicle crime
9.13(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.25(-46%)
Public order
5.77(+13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
73.87%
Other White
24
6.4%
Pakistani
21
5.6%
African
12
3.2%
Bangladeshi
11
2.93%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
21.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
21.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.36%
Level 3 (A level)
54
17.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
13.5%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
36.26%
Owns with a mortgage
44
25.73%
Owns outright
31
18.13%
Other social rented
21
12.28%
Social rents from council
8
4.68%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Victoria

Median price: £217,500
Price per sq ft: £303
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £162K – £299K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £303 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Victoria over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£417,500£430
Semi-Detached16£322,500£303
Terraced30£296,000£324
Flats78£178,500£290

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Victoria

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273,500£152,000£250,000£238,000
2017£391,250£165,000£268,000£241,960
2018£397,500£176,000£280,000£248,000
2019£305,000£167,750£283,750£255,000
2020£450,000£181,000£267,500£250,000
2021£315,000£175,000£315,000£275,000
2022£312,000£241,000£332,500£310,000
2023£402,500£193,500£340,000£300,000
2024£602,000£182,000£318,500£314,000
2025£410,000£173,000£350,000£310,000
2026£425,000£200,000£318,250£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£260£217£247
2017£345£270£255£252
2018£267£255£278£257
2019£349£244£254£269
2020£201£297£257£273
2021£302£298£269£294
2022£420£325£333£323
2023£423£289£323£320
2024£269£318£340£315
2025£355£287£304£330
2026£353£300£303£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Victoria in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 7AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 7AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 2026265, North Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7ABTerracedFreehold£295,000
02 Jul 2026162, North Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
14 Jan 2026271, North Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7ABTerracedFreehold£280,000
17 Dec 2025241, North Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7ABTerracedFreehold£280,000
03 Oct 2025273, North Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7ABTerracedFreehold£297,000

Schools

In the SS0 7AL postcode area, located within Victoria, there are 9 primary and 3 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 7AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThe Westborough SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableBeis Chinuch Lebonos WestcliffOther independent school
Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS0 7AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS0 7AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodRoots Hall Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6GWWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miPremier SupermarketColchester Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6HJWalking directions to Premier Supermarket
0.3 miBoxallPriory Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LBWalking directions to Boxall
0.4 miLidl85 London Road, Southend-on-sea, SS1 1PAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miLondis69-71 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AYWalking directions to Londis

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 7AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Margaret Linda Borton

Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bayo Alaba

Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouthend-on-SeaE06000033
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthend East and RochfordE14001501
WardVictoriaE05002225
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)VictoriaE02003288
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 010EE01015899
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2003-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SS0 7AL

Is SS0 7AL (Victoria) safe?

The area around SS0 7AL records about 96 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SS0 7AL?

The median sale price around SS0 7AL in Victoria is £217,500 (about £303 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS0 7AL?

There are 13 schools close to SS0 7AL, including The Westborough School (Good), St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School (Good) and Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS0 7AL?

The closest station to SS0 7AL is Prittlewell, about 662 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS0 7AL?

SS0 7AL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,098 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS0 7AL (Victoria) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS0 7AL is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Margaret Linda Borton (Labour Party).