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SS2

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

Essex, East Of England, England

SS2 covers SOUTHEND-ON-SEA in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £305,649
1yr change ▲ 6.4%
Crime 140% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£305,649

▲ 6.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% above national avg

Crime Rate

195.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

140% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

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

£291K £298K £305K £312K £319K 2023 2024 2025

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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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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
83.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
18.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
38.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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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.

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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

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

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.

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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SS2 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

What is the average house price in SS2 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA?
The average house price in SS2 (SOUTHEND-ON-SEA) is £305,649, based on 1552 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.4% over the past year.
Is SS2 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA a safe area to live?
Crime in SS2 is above the national average (195.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (83.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS2 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA?
The population of SS2 (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 SS2?
The average broadband download speed in SS2 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS2 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA?
There are 13 schools in or near SS2. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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