Postcode SS0 8LJ 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chalkwell Park.
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.
Chalkwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
The average income per household in Chalkwell is £61,596 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 312 ft away from SS0 8LJ.
Chalkwell near SS0 8LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westcliff located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westcliff | N/A | Walking directions to Westcliff |
| 0.6 mi | Chalkwell | N/A | Walking directions to Chalkwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chalkwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Chalkwell Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £1,002,500 | £494 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £640,000 | £447 |
| Terraced | 12 | £398,750 | £404 |
| Flats | 104 | £262,500 | £378 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 8LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | 108, Crowstone Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8LQ | Detached | Freehold | £830,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | 22A, Britannia Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £299,950 | |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 18, Britannia Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, Kings Hall, 12B, Kings Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8LR | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 26, Kings Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8LL | Detached | Freehold | £1,050,000 |
In the SS0 8LJ postcode area, located within Chalkwell, there are 8 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Saint Pierre School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | St Bernard's High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 May 2012. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2013. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS0 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Royal News | Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 8HF | Walking directions to Premier Royal News |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9HW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 536 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 684-686 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9PD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS0 8LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kay Mitchell
Chalkwell - Elected 7 May 2026
David Burton-Sampson
Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS0 8LJ 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.
The median sale price around SS0 8LJ in Chalkwell is £327,500 (about £405 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SS0 8LJ, 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.
The closest station to SS0 8LJ is Westcliff, about 604 m away.
SS0 8LJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS0 8LJ is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kay Mitchell (Green Party).