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SS3 9SZ

Wakering Road

Shoeburyness

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Detailed insights for SS3 9SZ

Overview

Postcode SS3 9SZ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is East Beach.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Shoeburyness has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,468 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Shoeburyness has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 9SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Shoeburyness near SS3 9SZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS3 9SZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Shoeburyness

N/A

Walking directions to Shoeburyness

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS3 9SZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEast BeachLargeWalking directions to East Beach
0.3 miFriars ParkLargeWalking directions to Friars Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
1,498.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
28.62(+550%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.93(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.91(+29%)
Shoplifting
12.09(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.24(-17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
93.23%
Other White
8
2.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.54%
Indian
3
0.92%
Irish
3
0.92%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
22.88%
Level 3 (A level)
58
21.4%
No qualifications
48
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
17.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.02%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
44.44%
Owns with a mortgage
51
40.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.9%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS3 9SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS3 9SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202663, Wakering Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9SZSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
18 Jul 202510, Hogarth Drive, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9TQTerracedFreehold£335,000
12 Jun 202658, Hogarth Drive, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9THTerracedFreehold£325,000
05 May 202645, Hogarth Drive, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9THTerracedFreehold£370,000
22 May 20269, Wakering Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9SYDetachedFreehold£405,000

Schools

In the SS3 9SZ postcode area, located within Shoeburyness, there are 3 primary and 0 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 9SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryFriars Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt George's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryHinguar Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS3 9SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS3 9SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyConstable Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9SWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miLondis60 High Street, Southend-on-sea, SS3 9ASWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miPremier Express58 High Street, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9APWalking directions to Premier Express

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 9SZ, 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 013AE01015876
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS3 9SZ

Is SS3 9SZ (Shoeburyness) safe?

The area around SS3 9SZ records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS3 9SZ?

The median sale price around SS3 9SZ 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 9SZ?

There are 3 schools close to SS3 9SZ, including Friars Primary School and Nursery (Good), St George's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hinguar Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS3 9SZ?

The closest station to SS3 9SZ is Shoeburyness, about 793 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS3 9SZ?

SS3 9SZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,468 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS3 9SZ (Shoeburyness) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS3 9SZ is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alex Moyies (Reform UK).