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SS1

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

Essex, East Of England, England

SS1 encompasses SOUTHEND-ON-SEA and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £396,337
1yr change ▲ 3.9%
Crime 169% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£396,337

▲ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% above national avg

Crime Rate

218.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

169% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

379 Mbps

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

£390K £394K £398K £402K £406K 2023 2024 2025

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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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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
96.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
21.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
38.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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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.

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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

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

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.

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SS1 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

What is the average house price in SS1 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA?
The average house price in SS1 (SOUTHEND-ON-SEA) is £396,337, based on 1230 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.9% over the past year.
Is SS1 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA a safe area to live?
Crime in SS1 is above the national average (218.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (96.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (21.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS1 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA?
The population of SS1 (SOUTHEND-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 SS1?
The average broadband download speed in SS1 is 379 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS1 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA?
There are 7 schools in or near SS1. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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