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Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 area guide

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Is Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 a good place to live?

In Southend-on-Sea (SS3 9), recorded crime is 20% above the national average, homes sell for around £365,756 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£365,756
from 202 sales
Population
25,693
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
321.5
per 1,000 · +20% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
5 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
13.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 is rated high. Around 13.9% of properties (1,158 of 8,332) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 626 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 average (mean) sold price in SS3 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (57 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SS3 9 (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: 41
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 10,799

Owned 61% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SS3 9.

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Southend-on-Sea SS3 9: frequently asked questions

Is Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9?

Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 runs at 321.5 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 safe?

Crime in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 runs at 321.5 per 1,000 properties, 20% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9?

Homes in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 sell for around £365,756 on average, based on 202 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 is rated high. Around 13.9% of properties (1,158 of 8,332) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 626 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9?

There are 6 schools in Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 a deprived area?

Southend-on-Sea SS3 9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).