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SS1 Area Report

Southend-on-Sea

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£344,319
Median Price
Postcode district (SS1)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SS1)
11
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.2/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SS1

Rental Yield
5.1
Price Growth
5.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.8
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SS1)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

650
Crimes/month
54
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 748
2025-05: 682
2025-06: 773
2025-07: 798
2025-08: 789
2025-09: 651
2025-10: 656
2025-11: 660
2025-12: 718
2026-01: 618
2026-02: 588
2026-03: 743
2025-042026-03

↓ 10% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Southend-on-Sea)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Southend-on-Sea has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
5
education
5
health
5
crime
5
housing
7
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Southend-on-Sea (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the SS1-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£331,564
Southend-on-Sea average
+2.2%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£648,932
Detached
£431,359
Semi-Detached
£336,250
Terraced
£202,900
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £124,250
01/12/2003: £140,056
01/12/2004: £165,324
01/12/2005: £164,309
01/12/2006: £175,975
01/12/2007: £190,646
01/12/2008: £167,184
01/12/2009: £168,811
01/12/2010: £175,012
01/12/2011: £175,781
01/12/2012: £174,038
01/12/2013: £184,945
01/12/2014: £210,602
01/12/2015: £229,201
01/12/2016: £260,164
01/12/2017: £271,463
01/12/2018: £281,853
01/12/2019: £286,233
01/12/2020: £293,385
01/12/2021: £312,788
01/12/2022: £340,054
01/12/2023: £327,234
01/12/2024: £324,568
01/12/2025: £331,564
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
1
Special
11
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 11 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

51.3
Avg Attainment 8
+20.7% vs national (42.5)
60.4%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 14 secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SS1 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£712,500
366 sales
Semi-detached
£465,000
305 sales
Terraced
£320,000
341 sales
Flat
£190,000
1,058 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Southend-on-Sea. For the headline SS1 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+2.2%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Southend-on-Sea
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade I
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:41 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.7°C
Avg Temperature
713mm
Annual Rainfall
2906h
Sunshine/Year
21.9 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 19.3°C, OvercastHumidity: 54%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

46 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.4/5
Average Rating
87%
Rated Good or Very Good
46
Total Establishments
Woodgrange CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
1/5
Southend Adult Community CollegeSchool/college/university
5/5
Cockleshell NurseryCaring Premises
5/5
Coffee StationTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Ambleside Social ClubOther catering premises
4/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

21%
Renewable Energy
191g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 43.8%wind 20.7%nuclear 13.9%biomass 12.3%imports 9.1%hydro 0.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

17m
Moderateabove sea level

At 17m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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