Postcode SS0 9HQ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Chalkwell, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chalkwell Park.
Chalkwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,563 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Chalkwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 51 ft away from SS0 9HQ.
Chalkwell near SS0 9HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chalkwell located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chalkwell | N/A | Walking directions to Chalkwell |
| 0.7 mi | Westcliff | N/A | Walking directions to Westcliff |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chalkwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Chalkwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Prittle Brook Park | Small | Walking directions to Prittle Brook 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 9HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat 3, Laburnums, 20, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NA | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Flat 18, Laburnums, 20, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NA | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Flat 21, Laburnums, 20, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NA | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Flat 5, Laburnums, 20, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NA | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 25, Laburnums, 20, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 8NA | Flats | Leasehold | £377,000 |
In the SS0 9HQ postcode area, located within Chalkwell, there are 8 primary and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Saint Pierre School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2013. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS0 9HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | 684-686 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9PD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9HW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 536 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Mini Market | Fairfax Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9QU | Walking directions to Mini Market |
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 9HQ, 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 9HQ records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SS0 9HQ in Chalkwell is £327,500 (about £405 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SS0 9HQ, including Saint Pierre School, Chalkwell Hall Infant School (Good) and Chalkwell Hall Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS0 9HQ is Chalkwell, about 1,060 m away.
SS0 9HQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,563 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 9HQ is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kay Mitchell (Green Party).