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SS0 9BQ

Fairfax Drive

Westborough

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Overview

Postcode SS0 9BQ is located in an urban city, within the Westborough area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Westborough area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westborough is £57,234 per year. The median sale price in Westborough is £320,000 (around £342 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £370,000. The nearest station is Prittlewell, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Priory Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Westborough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,667 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Westborough has a low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Westborough is £57,234 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

Westborough near SS0 9BQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Prittlewell located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS0 9BQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Prittlewell

N/A

Walking directions to Prittlewell
0.9 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 9BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPriory ParkLargeWalking directions to Priory Park
0.5 miChurchill GardensSmallWalking directions to Churchill Gardens

Area Profile

Population
410
Population density
14,152.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.14(-27%)
Public order
5(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.75(-41%)
Vehicle crime
3.13(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.5(-78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
71.46%
Other White
28
6.83%
Pakistani
22
5.37%
Indian
16
3.9%
African
15
3.66%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
28.33%
No qualifications
52
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
14.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
38.36%
Owns with a mortgage
48
32.88%
Owns outright
26
17.81%
Other social rented
8
5.48%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.79%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Westborough

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £342
Sales (last 12 months): 121
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £370K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £342 per square foot) in Westborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£405,000£368
Semi-Detached15£395,000£378
Terraced64£345,000£337
Flats37£210,000£315

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,000£155,000£247,500£265,000
2017£320,000£174,250£290,000£271,000
2018£295,000£170,000£265,000£278,000
2019£320,000£175,000£311,250£285,000
2020£350,000£183,500£318,000£305,000
2021£335,000£195,000£355,000£310,000
2022£412,500£214,000£378,750£343,500
2023£386,000£209,000£350,000£340,000
2024£410,000£210,000£390,000£326,500
2025£451,500£205,000£393,000£356,250
2026£250,000£207,500£397,500£340,275
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£262£237£239
2017£316£270£278£264
2018£265£272£278£259
2019£300£282£276£286
2020£335£293£302£303
2021£389£298£301£302
2022£378£337£354£346
2023£375£337£359£341
2024£386£337£322£318
2025£359£319£378£333
2026£288£303£375£335
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 9BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 2025135, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9BQTerracedFreehold£245,000
09 Oct 2025151A, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9BQFlatsLeasehold£66,000
18 Aug 2026172, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9BETerracedFreehold£275,000
13 Aug 2026168, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9BETerracedFreehold£280,000
22 May 2026158, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9BETerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the SS0 9BQ postcode area, located within Westborough, there are 7 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 9BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThe Westborough SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miSecondarySouthend High School for BoysAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miSecondaryChase High SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS0 9BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodRoots Hall Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6GWWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 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 miYour Local Convenience Store12 Earls Hall Parade, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NWWalking directions to Your Local Convenience Store

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

Local councillors

Kevin Reubin Robinson

Westborough - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour 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
WardWestboroughE05002226
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WestboroughE02003285
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 007GE01015907
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS0 9BQ

Is SS0 9BQ (Westborough) safe?

The area around SS0 9BQ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SS0 9BQ?

The median sale price around SS0 9BQ in Westborough is £320,000 (about £342 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS0 9BQ?

There are 11 schools close to SS0 9BQ, including The Westborough School (Good), Southend High School for Boys (Outstanding) and Chase High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS0 9BQ?

The closest station to SS0 9BQ is Prittlewell, about 1,000 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS0 9BQ?

SS0 9BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,667 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS0 9BQ (Westborough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS0 9BQ is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kevin Reubin Robinson (Labour Party).