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SS3 8XR

Blackwater Close

Shoeburyness

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Overview

Postcode SS3 8XR is located in an urban city, within the Shoeburyness area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Shoeburyness area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shoeburyness is £52,138 per year. The median sale price in Shoeburyness is £320,000 (around £394 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £252,000 and £385,000. The nearest station is Shoeburyness, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Shoebury Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Shoeburyness has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,883 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Shoeburyness has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Shoeburyness is £52,138 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS3 8XR.

Flood risk

No risk

Shoeburyness near SS3 8XR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shoeburyness located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS3 8XR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Shoeburyness

N/A

Walking directions to Shoeburyness

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS3 8XR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miShoebury ParkLargeWalking directions to Shoebury Park
0.5 miFriars ParkLargeWalking directions to Friars Park

Area Profile

Population
135
Population density
9,060.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.52(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.01(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.92(+25%)
Other theft
7.92(+45%)
Public order
7.35(+44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
92.59%
Other White
4
2.96%
Other Asian
3
2.22%
Indian
1
0.74%
Irish
1
0.74%
Total population: 135

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
28
26.42%
No qualifications
22
20.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
22
20.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
13.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
12.26%
Total 16+ residents: 106

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
50%
Owns with a mortgage
16
21.62%
Owns outright
15
20.27%
Other social rented
4
5.41%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.7%
Total households: 74

Property prices in Shoeburyness

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £394
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £252K – £385K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £394 per square foot) in Shoeburyness area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 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 Shoeburyness over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£435,000£397
Semi-Detached32£366,500£399
Terraced46£294,500£409
Flats25£200,000£327

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shoeburyness

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shoeburyness.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£183,500£290,500£239,998
2017£425,000£176,000£307,498£242,498
2018£457,500£168,000£280,000£247,500
2019£380,000£200,000£314,000£250,000
2020£400,000£169,500£300,000£260,000
2021£426,000£181,375£317,500£275,000
2022£616,000£217,500£325,000£285,000
2023£525,000£177,500£350,000£290,000
2024£542,000£193,000£340,000£290,500
2025£439,000£202,500£345,000£298,000
2026£483,500£208,000£368,000£298,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shoeburyness.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shoeburyness.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£285£305£306
2017£330£270£320£302
2018£331£289£316£307
2019£338£325£310£315
2020£310£308£315£325
2021£349£325£357£362
2022£394£378£429£361
2023£388£326£392£375
2024£383£356£387£375
2025£392£354£401£410
2026£400£327£397£393
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shoeburyness.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS3 8XR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS3 8XR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202526, Mallards, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 8XETerracedFreehold£365,000
24 Apr 202648, Woodcotes, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 8XHSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
02 Oct 202517, Colne Drive, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 8XPSemi-DetachedFreehold£292,500
21 Aug 202696, Frobisher Way, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 8XDTerracedFreehold£260,000
05 Jun 202680, Frobisher Way, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 8XDFlatsLeasehold£83,000

Schools

In the SS3 8XR postcode area, located within Shoeburyness, there are 7 primary and 1 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 SS3 8XR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt George's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryFriars Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miSecondaryShoeburyness High SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS3 8XR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS3 8XR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaNorth Shoebury Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 8DAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMorrisons DailyConstable Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9SWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 SS3 8XR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Moyies

Shoeburyness - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Bayo Alaba

Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouthend-on-SeaE06000033
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthend East and RochfordE14001501
WardShoeburynessE05002222
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ShoeburynessE02003291
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 013GE01015882
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SS3 8XR

Is SS3 8XR (Shoeburyness) safe?

The area around SS3 8XR records about 101 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SS3 8XR?

The median sale price around SS3 8XR in Shoeburyness is £320,000 (about £394 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS3 8XR?

There are 8 schools close to SS3 8XR, including St George's Catholic Primary School (Good), Friars Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Shoeburyness High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS3 8XR?

The closest station to SS3 8XR is Shoeburyness, about 1,345 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS3 8XR?

SS3 8XR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,883 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS3 8XR (Shoeburyness) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS3 8XR is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Moyies (Reform UK).