Postcode SS3 9PP 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Shoebury Park.
West Shoebury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 814 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
West Shoebury has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 258 ft away from SS3 9PP.
West Shoebury near SS3 9PP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thorpe Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Thorpe Bay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Shoebury Park | Large | Walking directions to Shoebury Park |
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 9PP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 74, Yarnacott, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 8AP | Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 2, Cornworthy, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 8AN | Terraced | Freehold | £407,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 39, Cornworthy, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 8AN | Terraced | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 59, Delaware Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9NN | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 123, Yarnacott, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 8AW | Terraced | Freehold | £378,000 |
In the SS3 9PP postcode area, located within West Shoebury, 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Shoeburyness High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bournes Green Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS3 9PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Extra | 190 - 192 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3ES | Walking directions to Nisa Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | The Broadway, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3ES | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | North Shoebury Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 8DA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 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 9PP, 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 9PP records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SS3 9PP in West Shoebury is £392,500 (about £391 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to SS3 9PP, including Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery (Requires improvement), Shoeburyness High School (Good) and Bournes Green Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS3 9PP is Thorpe Bay, about 760 m away.
SS3 9PP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 814 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 9PP is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Harvey (Reform UK).