Property Prices in SS1
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in SS1 is £396,337, which is 8% below the Essex average of £429,754.
Properties in SS1 cost 38.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in SS1 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 | £745,059 | 219 |
| Semi-detached | £484,380 | 177 |
| Terraced | £342,616 | 190 |
| Flat | £203,351 | 551 |
| All types | £396,337 | 1230 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in SS1
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 218.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS1 has a crime rate significantly 169% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in SS1
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
SS1 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hall School | Other | Not inspected | mi |
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education | Post-16 | Not inspected | mi |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | mi |
| Greenways Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Bournes Green Infant School | Primary | Good | mi |
0
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
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in SS1 are 379.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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379.0 Mbps
Avg Download
68.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
97%
Superfast Coverage
95%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in SS1 is collected by Southend On Sea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.
Area Summary
SS1 — SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Area Summary
SS1 (SOUTHEND-ON-SEA) offers above-average property prices (£396,337, 38% above national average), higher-than-average crime (169% above national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (379 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
High crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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