Postcode SS0 9LJ 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 high crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Westcliff, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Prittle Brook Park.
Westborough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,625 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Westborough has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% 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.
The average income per household in Westborough is £57,234 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from SS0 9LJ.
Westborough near SS0 9LJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westcliff | N/A | Walking directions to Westcliff |
| 0.9 mi | Chalkwell | N/A | Walking directions to Chalkwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Prittle Brook Park | Small | Walking directions to Prittle Brook Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £405,000 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £395,000 | £378 |
| Terraced | 64 | £345,000 | £337 |
| Flats | 37 | £210,000 | £315 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS0 9LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | 505 - 507, London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Unit 1, 555, London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9LJ | Other | Leasehold | £240,373 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | Shop 1, 549 - 551, London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9LJ | Other | Leasehold | £112,800 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Flat 2, Socata House, 547, London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9LH | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 500, London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 9LD | Other | Leasehold | £119,000 |
In the SS0 9LJ postcode area, located within Westborough, there are 9 primary and 4 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 | Primary | The Westborough School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Chase High School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS0 9LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 536 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9HW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9PD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 69-71 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 684-686 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 9LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin Reubin Robinson
Westborough - Elected 7 May 2026
David Burton-Sampson
Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS0 9LJ records about 87 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SS0 9LJ in Westborough is £320,000 (about £342 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SS0 9LJ, including The Westborough School (Good), Chase High School (Requires improvement) and Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS0 9LJ is Westcliff, about 883 m away.
SS0 9LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,625 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 9LJ 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).