| Council | Southend-on-Sea |
| Crime Rate | Average for a UK city 16% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
The average house price in Southend-on-Sea is £355,238, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Southend-on-Sea house price trends over the last 30 years.
£355,238
£561,675
£217,777
£422,944
£355,272
Is Southend-on-Sea a nice place to live?
Southend-on-Sea is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Essex. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea has an average crime rate for a UK city, with around 87 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 16% above the national average, and 31% above the Essex average.
What are the best schools in Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea has 70 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Blenheim Primary School, The Eastwood Academy, Southend High School for Girls. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Fairways Primary School and St Thomas More High School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Southend-on-Sea?
The majority of residents in Southend-on-Sea identify as White (British) (82%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.