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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

SS12SU

Prospect Close

SS24JG

Stromness Road

SS12FY

Ambleside Drive

SS999AN

Kursaal

SS999YN

Kursaal

Data Sources

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