Southend-on-Sea SS1 area guide
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Is Southend-on-Sea SS1 a good place to live?
In Southend-on-Sea (SS1), recorded crime is 246% above the national average, homes sell for around £389,581 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 246% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£389,581
Population
47,743
Recorded crime
788.4
Schools
7
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Southend-on-Sea SS1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS1 is rated high. Around 11.0% of properties (1,772 of 16,086) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 224 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in SS1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (93 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SS1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 496/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 38%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 21,457
Owned 51% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 34%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SS1.
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Southend-on-Sea SS1: frequently asked questions
Is Southend-on-Sea SS1 a good place to live?
In Southend-on-Sea (SS1), recorded crime is 246% above the national average, homes sell for around £389,581 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Southend-on-Sea SS1?
Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS1 runs at 788.4 per 1,000 properties, 246% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS1 safe?
Crime in Southend-on-Sea SS1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS1 runs at 788.4 per 1,000 properties, 246% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Southend-on-Sea SS1?
Homes in Southend-on-Sea SS1 sell for around £389,581 on average, based on 453 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS1 is rated high. Around 11.0% of properties (1,772 of 16,086) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 224 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Southend-on-Sea SS1?
There are 7 schools in Southend-on-Sea SS1 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Southend-on-Sea SS1 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Southend-on-Sea SS1, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS1 a deprived area?
Southend-on-Sea SS1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).