SS3 9HW is a sought-after residential area on Lodwick, 0.7km from Cambridge Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within West Shoebury ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
For serious buyers, SS3 9HW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M, up 28.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS3 9HW are sourced from Output Area E00080480 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODWICK, SS3 9HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODWICK, SS3 9HW.
291
55
£ 45,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS3 9HW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS3 9HW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.4M, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 28.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS3 9HW. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,325,250
16 sales · Mean £ 1,221,250
Terraced
£ 802,500
4 sales · Mean £ 801,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS3 9HW has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Shoeburyness High School
Thorpedene Primary School
Hinguar Community Primary School
Bournes Green Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Harvester Shore House0.5 km
- Lena's Catering1.0 km
- The Polash Restaurant0.8 km
- Toasteas0.8 km
- Uncle Toms Cabin0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Howells And Chana0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Longstaffs0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Shoebury Conservative Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative West Road0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dragons Den0.8 km
- Morley's0.8 km
- Ramoz0.8 km
- The Raj Tandoori0.8 km
- West Road Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorpe Bay1.4 km
- Shoeburyness1.8 km
- Southend East3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Thorpe Esplanade0.1 km
- Leitrim Avenue0.2 km
- Pentland Avenue0.2 km
- Pentland Avenue0.2 km
- Cranley Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS39HW · Data under Open Government Licence