Postcode SS3 9HF is located in an urban city, within the West Shoebury area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the West Shoebury area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Shoebury is £59,996 per year. The median sale price in West Shoebury is £392,500 (around £391 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £500,000. The nearest station is Shoeburyness, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
West Shoebury has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,090 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
West Shoebury has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Shoebury is £59,996 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS3 9HF.
West Shoebury near SS3 9HF 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Shoeburyness | N/A | Walking directions to Shoeburyness |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £391 per square foot) in West Shoebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,000 up to £2,900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £610,000 | £416 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £375,000 | £398 |
| Terraced | 25 | £340,000 | £396 |
| Flats | 13 | £205,000 | £342 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £516,250 | £158,750 | £310,000 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £177,500 | £290,000 | £273,000 |
| 2018 | £550,000 | £172,000 | £310,000 | £255,000 |
| 2019 | £500,000 | £151,250 | £312,500 | £254,500 |
| 2020 | £580,000 | £172,500 | £315,000 | £263,500 |
| 2021 | £585,500 | £226,500 | £337,500 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £192,500 | £380,000 | £360,000 |
| 2023 | £655,000 | £220,000 | £415,000 | £287,500 |
| 2024 | £604,500 | £217,500 | £381,250 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £632,500 | £222,250 | £360,000 | £307,500 |
| 2026 | £610,000 | £218,750 | £385,000 | £379,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £303 | £194 | £291 | £292 |
| 2017 | £342 | £241 | £309 | £298 |
| 2018 | £337 | £271 | £327 | £318 |
| 2019 | £369 | £228 | £302 | £282 |
| 2020 | £383 | £276 | £327 | £301 |
| 2021 | £397 | £347 | £376 | £317 |
| 2022 | £435 | £327 | £405 | £366 |
| 2023 | £434 | £329 | £386 | £331 |
| 2024 | £424 | £307 | £378 | £376 |
| 2025 | £416 | £348 | £372 | £359 |
| 2026 | £449 | £342 | £409 | £416 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS3 9HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 5, Knollcroft, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9JY | Detached | Freehold | £635,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 5, Knollcroft, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9JY | Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 41, Waterford Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9HJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 66, Admirals Walk, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 64, Admirals Walk, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9HS | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the SS3 9HF postcode area, located within West Shoebury, 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 | Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hinguar Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2016. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Shoeburyness High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS3 9HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Local Mini Market | 77 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DT | Walking directions to Local Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-Operative | 85-87 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DT | Walking directions to The Co-Operative |
| 0.4 mi | Skanda | 93-95 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DT | Walking directions to Skanda |
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 9HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Harvey
West Shoebury - Elected 7 May 2026
Bayo Alaba
Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS3 9HF records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9HF in West Shoebury is £392,500 (about £391 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SS3 9HF, including Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School (Good), Hinguar Community Primary School (Good) and Shoeburyness High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS3 9HF is Shoeburyness, about 1,573 m away.
SS3 9HF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,090 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 9HF is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Harvey (Reform UK).