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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 184 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
184
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
98.33(+216%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.07(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.12(+167%)
Public order
15.13(+191%)
Other theft
14.47(+160%)
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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £207,750 in Kursaal area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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
Detached2£372,500
Flats62£177,750
Semi-Detached8£420,000
Terraced22£344,500

10 years median price trend in Kursaal

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

All postcodes in Kursaal

SS12DF

Quebec Avenue

SS12RD

Fowler Close

SS12TR

Beach Road

SS12HB

Stanley Road

SS12RP

Southchurch Avenue

SS12ES

Eastern Esplanade

SS12LT

Southchurch Road

SS12TX

Prospect Close

SS24JQ

Stromness Road

SS12RH

Marks Court

SS12ZS

Forge Way

SS25HY

Swanage Road

SS999YL

Kursaal

SS12AY

Southchurch Road

SS12SA

Cheltenham Road

SS12AE

Victoria Road

SS12HH

Pleasant Road

SS12SN

Leamington Road

SS12SS

Prospect Close

SS24PA

Ilfracombe Road

SS24PB

Ilfracombe Road

SS999YS

Kursaal

SS12NU

Lancaster Crescent

SS12RS

Southchurch Avenue

SS12TL

Burnaby Road

SS12ER

Eastern Esplanade

SS12HN

Hartington Place

SS12NF

Fairburn Close

SS12NS

Lancaster Gardens

SS12QY

Riviera Drive

SS12HA

Old Southend Road

SS12PB

Southchurch Road

SS12PT

Southchurch Road

SS999YX

Kursaal

SS12AQ

Retort Close

SS12GD

Stanier Close

SS12HZ

Southchurch Avenue

SS12LS

Southchurch Road

SS12LY

Kursaal

SS24GX

Belle Vue Villas

SS25JD

Boscombe Road

SS12RT

Honiton Road

SS12TS

Manilla Road

SS25NB

Kursaal

SS12QT

Riviera Drive

SS12UX

Outing Close

SS12DY

Old Southend Road

SS12HS

Hartington Road

SS24JS

Christchurch Road

SS12PN

Southchurch Road

SS12QZ

Belle Vue Avenue

SS12ST

Prospect Close

SS24JJ

Oban Road

SS995YY

Kursaal

SS12HU

Forest Avenue

SS12NR

Southchurch Road

SS12PL

Fairburn Close

SS12PQ

Southchurch Road

SS12DX

York Road

SS12SW

Leamington Road

SS12TF

Victoria Road

SS12EE

Toledo Road

SS12LA

Kilworth Avenue

SS12RB

Riviera Drive

SS12SR

Northumberland Avenue

SS12TJ

Arnold Avenue

SS24HG

Branksome Road

SS25EW

Sutton Road

SS12DJ

York Road

SS12HE

Wesley Road

SS12QA

Southchurch Road

SS12RY

Honiton Road

SS25JG

Wimborne Road

SS999YJ

Kursaal

SS12PU

Plaza Way

SS12PW

Southchurch Road

SS12TD

Victoria Road

SS12UZ

Prospect Close

SS12AJ

Kursaal

SS12EY

Southchurch Avenue

SS12HW

Clover Villas

SS24PE

Bellevue Mews

SS12HG

St Leonards Road

SS12RE

Chase Road

SS25LW

The Chase

SS999AR

Kursaal

SS999AQ

Kursaal

SS12DU

Cromer Road

SS12EU

Ambleside Drive

SS12SB

Cheltenham Road

SS12DG

Toledo Close

SS12HQ

Pleasant Road

SS12LR

Southchurch Road

SS12UT

Ambleside Drive

SS999AL

Kursaal

SS12SL

Park Lane

SS25NA

Kursaal

SS12DZ

York Road

SS12RA

Belle Vue Place

SS12SP

Woodgrange Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.