Southend-on-Sea SS12 area guide
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Is Southend-on-Sea SS12 a good place to live?
In Southend-on-Sea (SS12), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £386,760 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 5% 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
£386,760
Population
22,827
Recorded crime
240.1
Schools
7
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Southend-on-Sea SS12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS12 is rated high. Around 11.3% of properties (1,089 of 9,672) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 111 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 SS12, 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 SS12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 87/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 9,274
Owned 78% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SS12.
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Southend-on-Sea SS12: frequently asked questions
Is Southend-on-Sea SS12 a good place to live?
In Southend-on-Sea (SS12), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £386,760 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Southend-on-Sea SS12?
Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS12 runs at 240.1 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS12 safe?
Crime in Southend-on-Sea SS12 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS12 runs at 240.1 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Southend-on-Sea SS12?
Homes in Southend-on-Sea SS12 sell for around £386,760 on average, based on 278 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS12 is rated high. Around 11.3% of properties (1,089 of 9,672) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 111 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Southend-on-Sea SS12?
There are 7 schools in Southend-on-Sea SS12 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Southend-on-Sea SS12 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Southend-on-Sea SS12, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS12 a deprived area?
Southend-on-Sea SS12 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).