Postcode SS3 9NF 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 Thorpe Bay, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
West Shoebury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,441 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
West Shoebury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.7% 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 9NF.
West Shoebury near SS3 9NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thorpe Bay located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Thorpe Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Thorpe Bay |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS3 9NF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 26, Bunters Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9NF | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 44, Bunters Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9NF | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 35, Bunters Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9NG | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 28, Pentland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 84, Maplin Way, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 3NA | Detached | Freehold | £505,000 |
In the SS3 9NF postcode area, located within West Shoebury, there are 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Shoeburyness High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS3 9NF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-Operative | 85-87 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DT | Walking directions to The Co-Operative |
| 0.5 mi | Skanda | 93-95 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DT | Walking directions to Skanda |
| 0.5 mi | Local Mini Market | 77 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DT | Walking directions to Local 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 SS3 9NF, 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 9NF records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other crime.
The median sale price around SS3 9NF in West Shoebury is £392,500 (about £391 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SS3 9NF, including Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery (Requires improvement), Shoeburyness High School (Good) and Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS3 9NF is Thorpe Bay, about 1,052 m away.
SS3 9NF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,441 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 9NF is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Harvey (Reform UK).