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SS0

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS0 is the postcode district for WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £330,818
1yr change ▲ 3.9%
Crime 94% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£330,818

▲ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

157.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

387 Mbps

Property Prices in SS0

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS0 is £330,818, which is 23% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS0 cost 15.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS0 have risen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £647,572 186
Semi-detached £425,972 381
Terraced £327,750 401
Flat £217,205 951
All types £330,818 2023

5-Year Price History

£324K £327K £330K £333K £336K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS0

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 157.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS0 has a crime rate significantly 94% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
65.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
34.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS0

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS0 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Earls Hall Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Secondary Outstanding mi
Southend High School for Boys Secondary Outstanding mi
Westcliff High School for Girls Secondary Outstanding mi

3

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

185,256

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
24.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS0 are 387.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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387.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS0 is collected by Southend On Sea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SS0 — WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

Area Summary

SS0 (WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA) offers property prices near the national average (£330,818), higher-than-average crime (94% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (387 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS0 WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

What is the average house price in SS0 WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA?
The average house price in SS0 (WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA) is £330,818, based on 2023 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.9% over the past year.
Is SS0 WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA a safe area to live?
Crime in SS0 is above the national average (157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (65.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS0 WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA?
The population of SS0 (WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA) is approximately 185,256 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 24% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS0?
The average broadband download speed in SS0 is 387 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS0 WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA?
There are 15 schools in or near SS0. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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