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About

Blenheim Park is a residential area located to the north of Southend-on-Sea town centre. It is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets with a mix of semi-detached and detached houses from the early to mid-20th century. The area is primarily residential, with local convenience shops and schools serving the community. Its proximity to the A127 provides a direct route towards London and the M25.

The area is defined by its namesake green space, Blenheim Park, which offers recreational fields, a children's playground, and tennis courts. A notable local landmark is the former Blenheim Chase pumping station, a distinctive red-brick building that once formed part of the area's waterworks infrastructure. The parkland and surrounding streets maintain a settled, suburban atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Blenheim Park has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blenheim Park is £62,159 per year. The median sale price in Blenheim Park is £385,000 (around £407 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,000 and £514,000. There are 6 schools in Blenheim Park: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good). Blenheim Park is home to around 10,994 people, with a population density of about 4,853.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blenheim Park Population
10,994
Population density
4,853.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.65(-12%)
Vehicle crime
5.64(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
5(-57%)
Other theft
4.73(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,441
85.84%
Other White
336
3.05%
Indian
185
1.68%
Other Asian
137
1.25%
Bangladeshi
109
0.99%
Total population: 10,999

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,306
26.27%
No qualifications
1,838
20.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,538
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,413
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,014
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 8,777

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,536
34.55%
Owns outright
1,473
33.13%
Social rents from council
589
13.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
573
12.89%
Other social rented
157
3.53%
Total households: 4,446

Property prices in Blenheim Park

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £407
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £320K – £514K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £407 per square foot) in Blenheim Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £790,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blenheim Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£518,750£439
Semi-Detached51£430,000£429
Terraced31£355,000£397
Flats21£235,000£376

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blenheim Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£412,125£224,995£332,500£256,000
2017£417,500£241,250£340,000£266,000
2018£465,000£227,500£337,500£270,000
2019£480,000£215,000£345,000£285,000
2020£450,000£200,500£347,500£315,000
2021£468,750£245,000£400,000£330,000
2022£562,500£246,000£442,500£338,000
2023£550,000£266,250£396,000£362,500
2024£495,000£218,000£396,250£334,000
2025£540,000£246,500£415,000£340,000
2026£510,000£260,000£415,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£330£314£290
2017£339£367£324£312
2018£345£373£335£308
2019£359£362£351£311
2020£399£313£361£351
2021£396£365£386£370
2022£449£371£442£399
2023£413£415£406£388
2024£420£404£437£392
2025£436£387£416£374
2026£463£362£431£405
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blenheim Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blenheim Park in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,272
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Blenheim Park

Is Blenheim Park safe?

Blenheim Park records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blenheim Park?

The median sale price in Blenheim Park is £385,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blenheim Park?

Blenheim Park has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 3 secondary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Blenheim Park?

Blenheim Park scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blenheim Park sits around rank 16,591 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Blenheim Park?

The average household income in Blenheim Park is around £62,159 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Blenheim Park

SS94BL

Broomfield Avenue

SS09XG

Southborough Drive

SS93EN

Kathleen Drive

SS94JS

Thornhill

SS93EX

Manchester Drive

SS93EY

Manchester Drive

SS93FN

Albany Court

SS93HU

Nelson Road

SS94HW

Picketts Avenue

SS93JE

London Road

SS93HB

Surrey Avenue

SS94BT

Eastwood Road North

SS93HD

Suffolk Avenue

SS93JY

London Road

SS00HA

Bridgwater Drive

SS94AH

Treelawn Gardens

SS09SY

London Road

SS93BU

Winchcombe Close

SS00DS

Bridgwater Drive

SS93HJ

Blenheim Chase

SS00HD

Mendip Road

SS93LB

London Road

SS00BY

Eastwood Boulevard

SS00BU

St James Gardens

SS93JX

Recreation Avenue

SS00HW

Bruton Avenue

SS94HQ

Leighview Drive

SS00EU

Charles Close

SS94HP

Picketts Close

SS09XU

Shanklin Drive

SS00BS

Merilies Gardens

SS94BB

Stonehill Road

SS94HB

Fostal Close

SS93LL

London Road

SS93EQ

Cheltenham Drive

SS00EY

Prince Avenue

SS93FJ

Albany Court

SS93NS

Fillebrook Avenue

SS00HG

Mendip Crescent

SS00HF

The Mendips

SS00BB

Kenilworth Gardens

SS94HE

Harridge Road

SS94JQ

Elmsleigh Drive

SS09XW

Kingsway Mews

SS94AF

Treecot Drive

SS93LA

Grasmead Avenue

SS00HB

Bridgwater Drive

SS94BH

Thistley Close

SS93EE

Scarborough Drive

SS94AL

Sandhurst Crescent

SS93HG

Blenheim Chase

SS00BA

Kenilworth Gardens

SS00AX

Clatterfield Gardens

SS09XE

Silversea Drive

SS00BP

Merilies Gardens

SS93DX

Blenheim Crescent

SS00PR

Prittlewell Chase

SS09XB

Wellington Avenue

SS94AR

Blenheim Park Close

SS09XH

Eastwood Lane South

SS93LF

Darlinghurst Grove

SS94AT

Mountdale Gardens

SS93DT

Blenheim Crescent

SS93HH

Blenheim Chase

SS94AG

Treecot Drive

SS94BG

Hurst Way

SS93HX

Nelson Road

SS93FL

Nelson Road

SS93DP

Elmsleigh Drive

SS94AE

Mountdale Gardens

SS94HF

Picketts Avenue

SS93HQ

Blenheim Chase

SS00AY

Wellstead Gardens

SS93JJ

London Road

SS93JR

Pavilion Drive

SS00BX

St James Close

SS94HX

School Way

SS09XL

Eastwood Boulevard

SS93EJ

Cricketfield Grove

SS94BJ

Broomfield Avenue

SS09XT

Cavendish Gardens

SS93LD

Birchwood Drive

SS94BW

Blenheim Park

SS94HN

Avondale Drive

SS94HL

Merryfield

SS93BX

Blenheim Chase

SS93EZ

Manchester Drive

SS93NP

Woodcote Road

SS94HD

Harridge Close

SS00HH

Martock Avenue

SS93HA

Norfolk Avenue

SS00HJ

Cheddar Avenue

SS93LQ

London Road

SS09XR

Cavendish Gardens

SS93EF

Olivia Drive

SS93ED

Scarborough Drive

SS00HE

Mendip Crescent

SS94DW

Randolph Close

SS09XA

Wellington Avenue

SS93JS

Pavilion Drive