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Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 area guide

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Is Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 a good place to live?

In Southend-on-Sea (SS5 4), recorded crime is 83% below the national average, homes sell for around £456,657 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, 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
£456,657
from 153 sales
Population
18,938
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
44.4
per 1,000 · -83% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
91%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (22 of 4,874) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 SS5 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 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 SS5 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 14/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 45
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 7,435

Owned 84% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SS5 4.

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Southend-on-Sea SS5 4: frequently asked questions

Is Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4?

Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 runs at 44.4 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 safe?

Crime in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 runs at 44.4 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4?

Homes in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 sell for around £456,657 on average, based on 153 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (22 of 4,874) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4?

There are 2 schools in Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 a deprived area?

Southend-on-Sea SS5 4 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).