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About

Blenheim Park ward is a residential area in the northern part of Southend-on-Sea. It is primarily characterised by suburban housing, including a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes. The ward contains several local shopping parades providing everyday amenities. Its road network connects directly to the A127, offering a main route towards London and the M25. The area includes a number of schools and community facilities serving its local population.

The ward's defining green space is Blenheim Park itself, a large public recreation ground with sports fields, playgrounds, and wooded areas. The Eastwood area lies to its immediate east. Housing density varies, with more compact terraces near the central High Street and larger properties on its peripheral roads. Public transport is provided by several bus routes linking the ward to Southend Central station and the hospital. The overall character is that of an established, self-contained suburban community.

Area overview

On average Blenheim Park has average deprivation and low 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 4,854.5 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
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
4,854.5 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 qualifications or above
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blenheim Park ward.

Local councillors

Craig Alan Watt

Blenheim Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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 low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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).

Who are the local councillors for Blenheim Park?

Blenheim Park is represented by 1 elected councillor: Craig Alan Watt (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Blenheim Park

SS00HG

Mendip Crescent

SS00EU

Charles Close

SS94BT

Eastwood Road North

SS93EE

Scarborough Drive

SS93EJ

Cricketfield Grove

SS09XE

Silversea Drive

SS93FP

Albany Mews

SS93FG

Albany Court

SS93EZ

Manchester Drive

SS93DU

Blenheim Crescent

SS94AU

Mountdale Gardens

SS94BH

Thistley Close

SS93EX

Manchester Drive

SS00PS

Westbourne Grove

SS93DY

Ellenbrook Close

SS94AQ

Treelawn Drive

SS94AH

Treelawn Gardens

SS09SZ

London Road

SS93EY

Manchester Drive

SS93JR

Pavilion Drive

SS93LB

London Road

SS00PR

Prittlewell Chase

SS00AW

Grove Court

SS09XQ

Southborough Drive

SS94HP

Picketts Close

SS93LL

London Road

SS94JS

Thornhill

SS94HA

Harridge Road

SS93GA

Howards Close

SS94AP

Mountdale Gardens

SS93EF

Olivia Drive

SS94HE

Harridge Road

SS00ES

Prince Avenue

SS93HR

Manchester Drive

SS09XF

Kingsway

SS00BU

St James Gardens

SS00AX

Clatterfield Gardens

SS94HL

Merryfield

SS09XT

Cavendish Gardens

SS09XB

Wellington Avenue

SS00HL

Mendip Crescent

SS93HA

Norfolk Avenue

SS00DX

Bridgwater Drive

SS93EA

Madeira Avenue

SS94AT

Mountdale Gardens

SS93EG

Olivia Drive

SS00HE

Mendip Crescent

SS94AL

Sandhurst Crescent

SS94HH

Leighview Drive

SS00AU

Clatterfield Gardens

SS93BT

Blenheim Chase

SS00HD

Mendip Road

SS93EH

Cheltenham Drive

SS94AA

Mountdale Gardens

SS93EU

Manchester Drive

SS00HJ

Cheddar Avenue

SS93HQ

Blenheim Chase

SS93HS

Manchester Drive

SS00BX

St James Close

SS00EX

Prince Avenue

SS93LA

Grasmead Avenue

SS93EN

Kathleen Drive

SS93EL

Cricketfield Grove

SS93EQ

Cheltenham Drive

SS93LQ

London Road

SS93HJ

Blenheim Chase

SS00BS

Merilies Gardens

SS93LE

Birchwood Drive

SS93EB

Madeira Avenue

SS93JY

London Road

SS93HG

Blenheim Chase

SS94BG

Hurst Way

SS93JP

London Road

SS94HG

Essex Gardens

SS94AS

Highwood Close

SS94AY

Stonehill Road

SS94JR

Elmsleigh Drive

SS93LH

London Road

SS94AJ

Mountdale Gardens

SS94BZ

Highbank Close

SS93DP

Elmsleigh Drive

SS93HB

Surrey Avenue

SS93DT

Blenheim Crescent

SS09XG

Southborough Drive

SS00AA

Southbourne Grove

SS93NS

Fillebrook Avenue

SS94AR

Blenheim Park Close

SS94HN

Avondale Drive

SS94BW

Blenheim Park

SS00HF

The Mendips

SS00BF

Elms Court

SS09XH

Eastwood Lane South

SS93JJ

London Road

SS94AE

Mountdale Gardens

SS94HU

Randolph Close

SS93LG

Darlinghurst Grove

SS09YA

Sandown Avenue

SS94HJ

Merryfield Approach

SS93FJ

Albany Court

SS93EW

Greenacre Mews