Postcode SS3 9AL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.3 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 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is East Beach.
Shoeburyness has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,949 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Shoeburyness has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.6% 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.
The average income per household in Shoeburyness is £52,138 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS3 9AL.
Shoeburyness near SS3 9AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shoeburyness located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shoeburyness | N/A | Walking directions to Shoeburyness |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East Beach | Large | Walking directions to East Beach |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £435,000 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £366,500 | £399 |
| Terraced | 46 | £294,500 | £409 |
| Flats | 25 | £200,000 | £327 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS3 9AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 12, Anchor Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £383,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Flat 9, Saxon Court, 20, Smith Street, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9FS | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | Flat 12, Saxon Court, 20, Smith Street, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9FS | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 11A, High Street, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £208,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 15, High Street, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9AJ | Other | Freehold | £68,500 |
In the SS3 9AL postcode area, located within Shoeburyness, there are 4 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hinguar Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2016. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Friars Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Dec 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St George's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jan 2023. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS3 9AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | East Beach Food & Wine | George Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9AH | Walking directions to East Beach Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 58 High Street, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9AP | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 60 High Street, Southend-on-sea, SS3 9AS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10-11 New Garrison Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9BF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Campfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9FL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 SS3 9AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Moyies
Shoeburyness - Elected 7 May 2026
Bayo Alaba
Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS3 9AL records about 110 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SS3 9AL in Shoeburyness is £320,000 (about £394 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SS3 9AL, including Hinguar Community Primary School (Good), Friars Primary School and Nursery (Good) and St George's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS3 9AL is Shoeburyness, about 222 m away.
SS3 9AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS3 9AL is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Moyies (Reform UK).