Southend-on-Sea SS13 area guide
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Is Southend-on-Sea SS13 a good place to live?
In Southend-on-Sea (SS13), recorded crime is 164% above the national average, homes sell for around £633,971 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 a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 164% 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
£633,971
Population
25,408
Recorded crime
602.0
Schools
7
Broadband
82%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Southend-on-Sea SS13
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS13 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (194 of 11,058) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 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 SS13, 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 (65 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SS13 (May 24–Apr 26, average 344/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 10,562
Owned 52% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SS13.
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Southend-on-Sea SS13: frequently asked questions
Is Southend-on-Sea SS13 a good place to live?
In Southend-on-Sea (SS13), recorded crime is 164% above the national average, homes sell for around £633,971 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 a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Southend-on-Sea SS13?
Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS13 runs at 602.0 per 1,000 properties, 164% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS13 safe?
Crime in Southend-on-Sea SS13 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS13 runs at 602.0 per 1,000 properties, 164% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Southend-on-Sea SS13?
Homes in Southend-on-Sea SS13 sell for around £633,971 on average, based on 254 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS13 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS13 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (194 of 11,058) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Southend-on-Sea SS13?
There are 7 schools in Southend-on-Sea SS13 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Southend-on-Sea SS13 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Southend-on-Sea SS13, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS13 a deprived area?
Southend-on-Sea SS13 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).