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SS2 Area Report

Southend-on-Sea

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

£288,284
Median Price
Postcode district (SS2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SS2)
15
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 SS2

Rental Yield
5.1
Price Growth
5.5
Safety
1.5
Schools
7.7
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SS2)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

608
Crimes/month
54
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 633
2025-05: 636
2025-06: 699
2025-07: 720
2025-08: 719
2025-09: 554
2025-10: 577
2025-11: 615
2025-12: 628
2026-01: 533
2026-02: 601
2026-03: 689
2025-042026-03

↓ 8% 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). SS2 spans 2 local authorities; Southend-on-Sea is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the SS2-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

9
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
2
Independent
1
Special
15
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 15 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 SS2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£406,500
236 sales
Semi-detached
£342,500
819 sales
Terraced
£301,000
743 sales
Flat
£200,000
926 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 SS2 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)
  • —

Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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

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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

40/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:13 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: 17.8°C, Clear skyHumidity: 63%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

45 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.5/5
Average Rating
84%
Rated Good or Very Good
45
Total Establishments
Mr ChippyTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Fine FoodsRetailers - other
4/5
Dionnes Oriental LtdRetailers - other
3/5
Sutton Mini Market LtdRetailers - other
4/5
Imis Spice KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

17%
Renewable Energy
220g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 50.8%wind 16.9%biomass 12.8%nuclear 10.5%imports 8.9%hydro 0.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

27m
Moderateabove sea level

At 27m 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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