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SS3

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS3 is the postcode district for SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £375,625
1yr change ▲ 1.3%
Crime 47% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£375,625

▲ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% above national avg

Crime Rate

43.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

47% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

368 Mbps

Property Prices in SS3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS3 is £375,625, which is 13% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS3 cost 30.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS3 have risen 1.3% 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 £574,425 210
Semi-detached £366,857 342
Terraced £320,890 310
Flat £190,211 168
All types £375,625 1064

5-Year Price History

£372K £374K £375K £377K £378K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 43.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS3 has a crime rate well 47% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
21.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS3 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Alleyn Court Preparatory School Other Not inspected mi
Shoeburyness High School Secondary Good mi
Hinguar Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Friars Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

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 SS3 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS3 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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SS3 — SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

Area Summary

SS3 (SOUTHEND-ON-SEA) offers above-average property prices (£375,625, 31% above national average), low crime (47% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS3 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

What is the average house price in SS3 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA?
The average house price in SS3 (SOUTHEND-ON-SEA) is £375,625, based on 1064 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.3% over the past year.
Is SS3 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA a safe area to live?
Crime in SS3 is significantly below the national average (43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS3 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA?
The population of SS3 (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 SS3?
The average broadband download speed in SS3 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS3 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA?
There are 9 schools in or near SS3. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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