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About

Kursaal ward sits along the Thames Estuary coastline in Southend-on-Sea. The area is defined by its seafront position, containing a mix of residential streets and leisure facilities. It is a central district, bordered by the wards of Milton and Victoria. The name originates from the historic Kursaal amusement complex, a landmark that has shaped the local identity for over a century.

The seafront here includes a long stretch of greensward and the Adventure Island theme park. The area contains a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartment blocks. A notable feature is the Kursaal's distinctive domed building, which once housed a circus and ballroom. Transport links include the nearby Southend Central railway station, connecting the ward to the town centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Kursaal has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kursaal is £45,099 per year. There are 2 schools in Kursaal: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kursaal is home to around 12,092 people, with a population density of about 9,627.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kursaal Population
12,092
Population density
9,627.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.23(+218%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.34(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.37(+158%)
Public order
14.97(+192%)
Shoplifting
14.39(+110%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,834
73.06%
Other White
1,073
8.87%
African
454
3.75%
Other Asian
176
1.46%
Other
172
1.42%
Total population: 12,092

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,260
23.68%
No qualifications
2,162
22.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,581
16.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,486
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,283
13.44%
Total 16+ residents: 9,543

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,207
39.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,060
19.08%
Other social rented
1,016
18.28%
Owns outright
786
14.14%
Social rents from council
322
5.79%
Total households: 5,557

Property prices in Kursaal

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Kursaal area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kursaal in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kursaal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£380,000
Detached4£357,500
Flats48£180,000
Terraced34£326,250

10 years median price trend in Kursaal

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kursaal.

All postcodes in Kursaal

SS12QT

Riviera Drive

SS12RW

Southchurch Avenue

SS12RX

York Road

SS12PE

Southchurch Road

SS12LL

Grange Gardens

SS12PG

Southchurch Road

SS12RD

Fowler Close

SS12EN

Marine Parade

SS999YX

Kursaal

SS25LN

Bournemouth Park Road

SS12UR

Ambleside Drive

SS12LS

Southchurch Road

SS999YJ

Kursaal

SS12UZ

Prospect Close

SS12AQ

Retort Close

SS12QA

Southchurch Road

SS999YW

Kursaal

SS12HB

Stanley Road

SS12AY

Southchurch Road

SS12DY

Old Southend Road

SS12RG

Southchurch Avenue

SS24HG

Branksome Road

SS12SD

Woodgrange Drive

SS12FB

Manilla Road

SS12TJ

Arnold Avenue

SS12DP

Hillcrest Road

SS12PB

Southchurch Road

SS12AJ

Kursaal

SS12ZG

Eastern Esplanade

SS999YT

Kursaal

SS12HG

St Leonards Road

SS12TY

Hawtree Close

SS12QU

Lovelace Avenue

SS999AN

Kursaal

SS12HH

Pleasant Road

SS12DZ

York Road

SS999AR

Kursaal

SS12TR

Beach Road

SS24JG

Stromness Road

SS999AQ

Kursaal

SS12DS

Kilworth Avenue

SS12RP

Southchurch Avenue

SS12RU

York Road

SS24JE

Bellevue Road

SS24JR

Wimborne Road

SS12EB

Southchurch Road

SS12RB

Riviera Drive

SS12GD

Stanier Close

SS12UP

Ambleside Drive

SS25LW

The Chase

SS999YG

Kursaal

SS25NA

Kursaal

SS12FS

Glen Mews

SS12SB

Cheltenham Road

SS999YQ

Kursaal

SS12SS

Prospect Close

SS12PH

Southchurch Road

SS999YN

Kursaal

SS12NT

Lancaster Gardens

SS12HQ

Pleasant Road

SS999AS

Kursaal

SS12WU

Chase Road

SS12NP

Southchurch Road

SS12UY

Prospect Close

SS12GJ

Southchurch Road

SS12UT

Ambleside Drive

SS25NB

Kursaal

SS12AF

Collier Way

SS12LR

Southchurch Road

SS12HP

Lee Villas

SS12TF

Victoria Road

SS12RJ

Marks Court

SS24JJ

Oban Road

SS25HY

Swanage Road

SS12DW

Toledo Road

SS12DN

Horace Road

SS24GX

Belle Vue Villas

SS999YS

Kursaal

SS12RS

Southchurch Avenue

SS12DF

Quebec Avenue

SS12SN

Leamington Road

SS25HX

Swanage Road

SS12DU

Cromer Road

SS12HX

Pleasant Mews

SS12PT

Southchurch Road

SS12PF

Southchurch Avenue

SS995YY

Kursaal

SS24JW

Christchurch Road

SS12PU

Plaza Way

SS12NS

Lancaster Gardens

SS12TH

Northumberland Avenue

SS12RF

Windermere Road

SS12TX

Prospect Close

SS12SP

Woodgrange Drive

SS12HJ

Pleasant Road

SS25JG

Wimborne Road

SS12HN

Hartington Place

SS999YR

Kursaal

SS12SW

Leamington Road

SS12AG

Jetty Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.