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SS0 7SY

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Chalkwell

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Overview

Postcode SS0 7SY is located in an urban city, within the Chalkwell area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chalkwell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chalkwell is £61,596 per year. The median sale price in Chalkwell is £327,500 (around £405 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £572,500. The nearest station is Westcliff, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Chalkwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,116 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Chalkwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Chalkwell is £61,596 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Westcliff located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS0 7SY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Westcliff

N/A

Walking directions to Westcliff
0.7 mi

Chalkwell

N/A

Walking directions to Chalkwell

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
12,960.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.97(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.19(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.94(+88%)
Vehicle crime
9.66(+120%)
Other theft
9.66(+77%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
76.8%
Other White
23
6.35%
African
10
2.76%
Pakistani
9
2.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.93%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
34.46%
No qualifications
63
19.38%
Level 3 (A level)
57
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.62%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
50.53%
Owns with a mortgage
44
23.4%
Owns outright
42
22.34%
Other social rented
4
2.13%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.06%
Total households: 188

Property prices in Chalkwell

Median price: £327,500
Price per sq ft: £405
Sales (last 12 months): 158
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £573K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £405 per square foot) in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalkwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£1,002,500£494
Semi-Detached21£640,000£447
Terraced12£398,750£404
Flats104£262,500£378

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chalkwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£732,500£210,000£475,000£399,750
2017£800,000£200,000£450,000£467,500
2018£745,000£240,000£467,500£401,500
2019£802,500£210,000£548,000£276,000
2020£790,000£235,000£531,250£410,000
2021£850,000£235,000£583,500£500,000
2022£992,500£235,000£580,000£555,000
2023£905,000£235,000£690,000£452,000
2024£1,010,000£265,000£710,000£475,500
2025£1,102,500£260,000£700,000£495,000
2026£840,000£250,000£635,000£580,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430£308£306£320
2017£404£304£341£365
2018£434£342£381£314
2019£421£318£383£403
2020£442£317£424£322
2021£459£331£388£425
2022£507£375£378£456
2023£482£355£432£360
2024£517£369£456£425
2025£497£356£470£429
2026£488£373£432£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 7SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 2026Flat 7, Matcham Place, 7 - 9, Pembury Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8FGFlatsLeasehold£330,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 4, Matcham Place, 7 - 9, Pembury Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8FGFlatsLeasehold£260,000
24 Oct 20257, Mount Liell Court East, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8HHFlatsLeasehold£150,000
06 Jul 2026Flat 4, 1, Palmerston Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7TAFlatsLeasehold£250,000
22 Apr 202619B, Palmerston Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 7TAFlatsLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the SS0 7SY postcode area, located within Chalkwell, there are 7 primary and 1 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 7SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondarySt Bernard's High SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryMilton Hall Primary School and NurseryFoundation school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryBarons Court Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter
Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS0 7SY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS0 7SY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier Royal NewsStation Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 8HFWalking directions to Premier Royal News
0.2 miSeaforth WinesDitton Court Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7SBWalking directions to Seaforth Wines
0.4 miSainsbury's Local113-115 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7ESWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miLondisHamlet Court Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7EWWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miCo-op Food165-169 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7ELWalking directions to Co-op Food

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

Local councillors

Kay Mitchell

Chalkwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

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
WardChalkwellE05002214
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChalkwellE02003290
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 012BE01015828
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS0 7SY

Is SS0 7SY (Chalkwell) safe?

The area around SS0 7SY records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SS0 7SY?

The median sale price around SS0 7SY in Chalkwell is £327,500 (about £405 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS0 7SY?

There are 10 schools close to SS0 7SY, including St Bernard's High School (Good), Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Barons Court Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS0 7SY?

The closest station to SS0 7SY is Westcliff, about 324 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS0 7SY?

SS0 7SY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,116 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS0 7SY (Chalkwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS0 7SY is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kay Mitchell (Green Party).