Southend-on-Sea SS17 area guide
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Is Southend-on-Sea SS17 a good place to live?
In Southend-on-Sea (SS17), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £392,700 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (2 of 5 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 10% below average
- D Schools40% 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
£392,700
Population
41,146
Recorded crime
204.1
Schools
11
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Southend-on-Sea SS17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS17 is rated high. Around 7.7% of properties (1,318 of 17,177) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 231 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 SS17, 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 (127 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SS17 (May 24–Apr 26, average 163/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 23%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 16,025
Owned 77% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SS17.
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Southend-on-Sea SS17: frequently asked questions
Is Southend-on-Sea SS17 a good place to live?
In Southend-on-Sea (SS17), recorded crime is 10% below the national average, homes sell for around £392,700 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (2 of 5 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Southend-on-Sea SS17?
Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS17 runs at 204.1 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS17 safe?
Crime in Southend-on-Sea SS17 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS17 runs at 204.1 per 1,000 properties, 10% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Southend-on-Sea SS17?
Homes in Southend-on-Sea SS17 sell for around £392,700 on average, based on 504 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS17 is rated high. Around 7.7% of properties (1,318 of 17,177) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 231 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Southend-on-Sea SS17?
There are 11 schools in Southend-on-Sea SS17 (8 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Southend-on-Sea SS17 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Southend-on-Sea SS17, 2 (40%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Southend-on-Sea SS17 a deprived area?
Southend-on-Sea SS17 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).