| Council | Lewisham |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
Is Southend right for you?
Take the quizThe average house price in Southend is £438,909, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Southend house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Southend a nice place to live?
Southend is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Inner London. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Southend?
Southend has an average crime rate of 132.3 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Supermarket and Bosbury Road, as reported by Metropolitan Police Service.
What are the best schools in Southend?
Southend has 59 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Bonus Pastor Catholic College, Downderry Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Good Shepherd RC School and Haberdashers' Knights Academy. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Southend?
Southend has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (64%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).