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SS0 9AN

Gainsborough Drive

Prittlewell

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Overview

Postcode SS0 9AN is located in an urban city, within the Prittlewell area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Prittlewell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prittlewell is £55,915 per year. The median sale price in Prittlewell is £365,000 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £291,000 and £461,250. The nearest station is Prittlewell, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Prittlewell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,161 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Prittlewell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Prittlewell is £55,915 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS0 9AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Prittlewell near SS0 9AN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS0 9AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Prittlewell

N/A

Walking directions to Prittlewell
0.7 mi

Southend Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Victoria
0.9 mi

Westcliff

N/A

Walking directions to Westcliff

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS0 9AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.3 miChurchill GardensSmallWalking directions to Churchill Gardens

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
13,626.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.68(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.91(+72%)
Vehicle crime
9.76(+122%)
Drugs
7.46(+158%)
Public order
6.89(+35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
64.95%
Other White
32
8.25%
Indian
25
6.44%
Other Asian
20
5.15%
Bangladeshi
16
4.12%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
29.82%
No qualifications
56
19.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.33%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
40.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
38.81%
Owns outright
25
18.66%
Other social rented
3
2.24%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Prittlewell

Median price: £365,000
Price per sq ft: £359
Sales (last 12 months): 119
Typical range (middle 50%): £291K – £461K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Prittlewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prittlewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£451,000£447
Semi-Detached57£425,000£369
Terraced18£351,250£328
Flats29£201,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prittlewell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prittlewell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£410,500£152,000£329,000£237,000
2017£392,000£176,250£320,000£272,500
2018£390,000£175,000£315,000£270,000
2019£412,500£170,500£315,750£255,000
2020£425,000£240,000£350,000£293,000
2021£450,000£185,000£370,000£316,500
2022£523,500£222,500£410,000£350,000
2023£470,000£214,250£400,000£240,750
2024£430,000£211,250£398,750£321,000
2025£495,000£201,500£385,000£328,775
2026£420,250£223,750£420,000£339,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prittlewell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prittlewell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302£254£300£234
2017£312£294£318£255
2018£304£286£327£321
2019£314£299£328£272
2020£331£320£336£292
2021£358£316£361£307
2022£432£335£402£343
2023£342£335£375£292
2024£377£341£398£316
2025£419£355£381£320
2026£501£328£375£321
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prittlewell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 9AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 9AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 202678, Gainsborough Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9ANTerracedLeasehold£145,000
16 Dec 202581, Gainsborough Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9ALTerracedFreehold£260,000
13 Nov 202535A, Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9AAFlatsLeasehold£140,000
09 Jun 202591, Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9AATerracedFreehold£275,000
27 Aug 202698, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9AFTerracedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the SS0 9AN postcode area, located within Prittlewell, there are 8 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 9AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThe Westborough SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miSecondarySouthend High School for BoysAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miNot applicableBeis Chinuch Lebonos WestcliffOther independent school
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS0 9AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS0 9AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodRoots Hall Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6GWWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miPremier SupermarketColchester Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6HJWalking directions to Premier Supermarket
0.4 miLondis69-71 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AYWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miBoxallPriory Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6LBWalking directions to Boxall

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 9AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Eric Heaver

Prittlewell - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardPrittlewellE05002219
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PrittlewellE02003282
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 004FE01015862
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS0 9AN

Is SS0 9AN (Prittlewell) safe?

The area around SS0 9AN records about 107 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SS0 9AN?

The median sale price around SS0 9AN in Prittlewell is £365,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS0 9AN?

There are 12 schools close to SS0 9AN, including The Westborough School (Good), Southend High School for Boys (Outstanding) 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 9AN?

The closest station to SS0 9AN is Prittlewell, about 836 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS0 9AN?

SS0 9AN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,161 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS0 9AN (Prittlewell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS0 9AN is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Eric Heaver (Reform UK).