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SS0 8AG

Elderton Road

Chalkwell

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Overview

Postcode SS0 8AG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Chalkwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,749 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chalkwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from SS0 8AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalkwell near SS0 8AG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS0 8AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Westcliff

N/A

Walking directions to Westcliff
0.9 mi

Chalkwell

N/A

Walking directions to Chalkwell
0.9 mi

Southend Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Victoria

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
11,308.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.54(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.37(+174%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.06(+30%)
Vehicle crime
13.9(+216%)
Public order
13.32(+160%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
75.83%
Other White
15
6.25%
Irish
8
3.33%
Other Asian
7
2.92%
Other
7
2.92%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
35.75%
No qualifications
31
16.06%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.44%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
41.96%
Owns with a mortgage
37
33.04%
Owns outright
24
21.43%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.68%
Social rents from council
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

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 8AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 8AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jul 20269A, Elderton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8AGFlatsLeasehold£315,000
09 Apr 202653, Elderton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8AGTerracedLeasehold£220,000
12 Mar 202621, Elderton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£640,000
20 Feb 20263, Elderton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8AGFlatsLeasehold£285,000
06 Feb 2026Flat 3, 15, Elderton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8AGFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the SS0 8AG postcode area, located within Chalkwell, 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 8AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryThe Westborough SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryMilton Hall Primary School and NurseryFoundation school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableBeis Chinuch Lebonos WestcliffOther independent school
Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS0 8AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS0 8AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local536 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLondis69-71 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AYWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op Food165-169 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7ELWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miLondisHamlet Court Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7EWWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miSainsbury's Local113-115 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7ESWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 8AG, 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 012EE01015831
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS0 8AG

Is SS0 8AG (Chalkwell) safe?

The area around SS0 8AG records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS0 8AG?

The median sale price around SS0 8AG 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 8AG?

There are 14 schools close to SS0 8AG, including The Westborough School (Good), Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery (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 8AG?

The closest station to SS0 8AG is Westcliff, about 618 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS0 8AG?

SS0 8AG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,749 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS0 8AG (Chalkwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS0 8AG is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kay Mitchell (Green Party).