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SS0 8FQ

Crowstone Avenue

Chalkwell

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Overview

Postcode SS0 8FQ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chalkwell Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Chalkwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,112 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chalkwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 12 ft away from SS0 8FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalkwell near SS0 8FQ 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS0 8FQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Westcliff

N/A

Walking directions to Westcliff
0.5 mi

Chalkwell

N/A

Walking directions to Chalkwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS0 8FQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miChalkwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Chalkwell Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
5,334.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.22(-20%)
Vehicle crime
13.49(+207%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.56(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.11(-35%)
Other theft
3.52(-36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
84.67%
Other White
17
6.51%
Indian
4
1.53%
Caribbean
4
1.53%
African
3
1.15%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
30.04%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
19.31%
No qualifications
30
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
27.78%
Owns outright
28
22.22%
Other forms of private rent
12
9.52%
Social rents from council
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

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 8FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 8FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 2025Flat 9, Malby Lodge, First Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8HSFlatsLeasehold£258,000
17 Jun 2026400, Station Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8ETOtherLeasehold£120,000
23 Jan 202646, Crowstone Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8HUFlatsLeasehold£420,000
26 Nov 2025Flat 1, 34, Crowstone Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8HUFlatsLeasehold£127,000
28 Aug 202532, Crowstone Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£935,000

Schools

In the SS0 8FQ 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 8FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miNot applicableSaint Pierre SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miSecondarySt Bernard's High SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryChalkwell Hall Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS0 8FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS0 8FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier Royal NewsStation Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 8HFWalking directions to Premier Royal News
0.4 miSeaforth WinesDitton Court Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7SBWalking directions to Seaforth Wines
0.5 miM&S Simply FoodLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9HWWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miAldi684-686 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HQWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 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 8FQ, 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 012AE01015827
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2022-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SS0 8FQ

Is SS0 8FQ (Chalkwell) safe?

The area around SS0 8FQ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS0 8FQ?

The median sale price around SS0 8FQ 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 8FQ?

There are 10 schools close to SS0 8FQ, including Saint Pierre School, St Bernard's High School (Good) and Chalkwell Hall Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS0 8FQ?

The closest station to SS0 8FQ is Westcliff, about 609 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS0 8FQ?

SS0 8FQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,112 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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