Property Prices in SS2
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in SS2 is £305,649, which is 29% below the Essex average of £429,754.
Properties in SS2 cost 6.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in SS2 have risen 6.4% 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 | £418,479 | 143 |
| Semi-detached | £350,462 | 498 |
| Terraced | £304,413 | 426 |
| Flat | £186,488 | 413 |
| All types | £305,649 | 1552 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in SS2
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 195.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS2 has a crime rate significantly 140% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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Schools in SS2
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
SS2 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Southend High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | mi |
| Southend YMCA Community School | Other | Not inspected | mi |
| Victory Park Academy | Other | Good | mi |
| Sutton House Academy | Other | Good | mi |
1
Outstanding
5
Good
1
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 SS2 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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378.0 Mbps
Avg Download
68.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
98%
Superfast Coverage
94%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in SS2 is collected by Southend On Sea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.
Area Summary
SS2 — SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Area Summary
SS2 (SOUTHEND-ON-SEA) offers property prices near the national average (£305,649), higher-than-average crime (140% above national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).
Prices
Near avg
Safety
High crime
Schools
Average
Broadband
Good
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