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SS9 3NL

London Road

Chalkwell

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Detailed insights for SS9 3NL

Overview

Postcode SS9 3NL is located in an urban city, within the Chalkwell area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chalkwell area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chalkwell is £61,596 per year. The median sale price in Chalkwell is £327,500 (around £405 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £572,500. The nearest station is Chalkwell, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Chalkwell Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Chalkwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,665 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Chalkwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Chalkwell is £61,596 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SS9 3NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalkwell near SS9 3NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chalkwell located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS9 3NL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Chalkwell

N/A

Walking directions to Chalkwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS9 3NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChalkwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Chalkwell Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
7,414.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.95(-43%)
Shoplifting
9.62(+41%)
Public order
6.41(+25%)
Vehicle crime
4.49(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.85(-39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
84.34%
Indian
9
3.2%
African
6
2.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.42%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
40.25%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.58%
No qualifications
35
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
40.69%
Owns outright
42
28.97%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.9%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.07%
Social rents from council
1
0.69%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Chalkwell

Median price: £327,500
Price per sq ft: £405
Sales (last 12 months): 158
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £573K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £405 per square foot) in Chalkwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalkwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£1,002,500£494
Semi-Detached21£640,000£447
Terraced12£398,750£404
Flats104£262,500£378

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chalkwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£732,500£210,000£475,000£399,750
2017£800,000£200,000£450,000£467,500
2018£745,000£240,000£467,500£401,500
2019£802,500£210,000£548,000£276,000
2020£790,000£235,000£531,250£410,000
2021£850,000£235,000£583,500£500,000
2022£992,500£235,000£580,000£555,000
2023£905,000£235,000£690,000£452,000
2024£1,010,000£265,000£710,000£475,500
2025£1,102,500£260,000£700,000£495,000
2026£840,000£250,000£635,000£580,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430£308£306£320
2017£404£304£341£365
2018£434£342£381£314
2019£421£318£383£403
2020£442£317£424£322
2021£459£331£388£425
2022£507£375£378£456
2023£482£355£432£360
2024£517£369£456£425
2025£497£356£470£429
2026£488£373£432£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalkwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chalkwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 3NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS9 3NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026Flat 12, Spencer House, Ensign Close, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1FGFlatsLeasehold£247,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 1, 887 - 891, London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 3LLOtherLeasehold£5,505,535
25 Sept 202635A, Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LAFlatsLeasehold£265,000
30 Apr 20265, Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LATerracedFreehold£580,000
10 Apr 20263, Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 1LATerracedLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the SS9 3NL postcode area, located within Chalkwell, there are 6 primary and 4 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 SS9 3NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryChalkwell Hall Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.0 miPrimaryChalkwell Hall Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miNot applicableSaint Pierre SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS9 3NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS9 3NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3JYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCostcutterFairfax Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9RJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miAldi684-686 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9HQWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miIcelandChalkwell Park Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 3NFWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miDolly's ConvenienceCavendish Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 9RHWalking directions to Dolly's Convenience

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 SS9 3NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kay Mitchell

Chalkwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

David Burton-Sampson

Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouthend-on-SeaE06000033
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthend West and LeighE14001502
WardChalkwellE05002214
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ChalkwellE02003290
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 012CE01015829
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS9 3NL

Is SS9 3NL (Chalkwell) safe?

The area around SS9 3NL records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near SS9 3NL?

The median sale price around SS9 3NL in Chalkwell is £327,500 (about £405 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS9 3NL?

There are 11 schools close to SS9 3NL, including Chalkwell Hall Infant School (Good), Chalkwell Hall Junior School (Good) and Saint Pierre School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS9 3NL?

The closest station to SS9 3NL is Chalkwell, about 853 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS9 3NL?

SS9 3NL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,665 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS9 3NL (Chalkwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS9 3NL is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kay Mitchell (Green Party).