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About

Milton ward is a residential area located directly north of Southend-on-Sea's town centre, positioned between the high street and the Prittlewell neighbourhood. The housing is primarily a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces along with some post-war developments, giving it a settled, established character. Its proximity to the central shopping district means it is well-connected for daily amenities and public transport routes.

The ward is notably defined by the presence of Southend Victoria railway station, a major transport hub for the city. Milton also contains several local parks and greenspaces, including Priory Park, which provides recreational areas amidst the urban setting. The area functions largely as a community for commuters and families, with a practical focus on accessibility to the wider town.

Area overview

On average Milton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 227 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Milton is £44,319 per year. The median sale price in Milton is £240,000 (around £339 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,750 and £315,875. There are 2 schools in Milton: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Milton is home to around 11,692 people, with a population density of about 7,151.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
227
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Milton Population
11,692
Population density
7,151.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
112.98(+258%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.9(+202%)
Shoplifting
33.95(+396%)
Drugs
19.84(+587%)
Public order
19.5(+281%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,081
69.13%
Other White
1,230
10.52%
African
438
3.75%
Other Asian
298
2.55%
Other
197
1.69%
Total population: 11,690

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,055
31.11%
No qualifications
1,819
18.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,773
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,369
13.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,029
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 9,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,953
52.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,166
20.57%
Owns outright
1,141
20.13%
Other social rented
168
2.96%
Other forms of private rent
143
2.52%
Total households: 5,668

Property prices in Milton

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £339
Sales (last 12 months): 140
Typical range (middle 50%): £176K – £316K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £339 per square foot) in Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,010,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£582,500£415
Detached8£477,000£361
Terraced19£315,000£360
Flats107£205,000£325

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Milton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£165,000£317,500£237,000
2017£370,000£175,000£266,000£300,000
2018£485,000£180,000£373,572£280,000
2019£460,000£177,000£420,000£284,000
2020£710,000£200,000£375,000£315,000
2021£605,000£203,750£410,000£350,000
2022£825,000£220,000£490,000£340,000
2023£762,000£230,000£387,500£299,000
2024£517,500£216,500£304,500£340,000
2025£535,000£195,000£415,000£345,000
2026£514,500£220,000£580,000£337,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£331£275£272£257
2017£287£288£275£277
2018£334£296£283£266
2019£289£287£299£296
2020£252£282£288£312
2021£318£324£309£323
2022£369£348£373£330
2023£291£345£373£366
2024£350£326£294£366
2025£351£323£371£330
2026£381£311£409£359
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Milton 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 Milton ward.

Local councillors

Maxine Sadza

Milton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Milton

Is Milton safe?

Milton records about 227 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Milton?

The median sale price in Milton is £240,000 (about £339 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Milton?

Milton has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Milton?

Milton scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Milton sits around rank 5,527 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 Milton?

The average household income in Milton is around £44,319 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Milton?

Milton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Maxine Sadza (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Milton

SS11DN

Clifftown Parade

SS12EH

Western Esplanade

SS12AP

Milton

SS12BE

Tylers Avenue

SS07JX

Milton Road

SS07RW

Palmeira Avenue

SS11JG

High Street

SS07RN

Shorefield Road

SS11FS

Pitmans Close

SS07QB

Western Esplanade

SS07EU

Hamlet Court Road

SS11NF

Gordon Road

SS07PT

Cambridge Road

SS07PU

Trinity Avenue

SS11BW

Alexandra Street

SS11ER

Cambridge Road

SS11FU

Western Esplanade

SS11PX

Queens Road

SS07JU

Milton Road

SS11AB

Clifftown Road

SS11HY

Hamlet Mews

SS11LB

High Street

SS07TB

Palmerston Road

SS12JE

Warrior Square

SS07ER

Canewdon Road

SS11DX

Royal Terrace

SS07HB

Canewdon Road

SS07SE

Overcliff

SS11ET

Cambridge Road

SS07NB

Preston Road

SS11DG

High Street

SS12LG

Whitegate Road

SS11EF

Nelson Street

SS07LE

St Helens Road

SS11EX

Capel Terrace

SS11PQ

London Road

SS12AW

Chichester Road

SS11HN

Alexandra Road

SS07HZ

London Road

SS07QT

Westcliff Avenue

SS07RR

Palmeira Parade

SS11PH

London Road

SS07HJ

Anerley Road

SS07TE

Holland Road

SS11NA

Napier Avenue

SS07JT

Milton Road

SS11BU

Alexandra Street

SS12BA

Milton

SS11HZ

High Street

SS07QJ

Victoria Court

SS11AN

Clarence Road

SS07JF

Albert Mews

SS11HP

Cambridge Road

SS07ES

Hamlet Court Road

SS07RS

Tower Court Mews

SS12JP

Chichester Road

SS11ND

Elmer Approach

SS11JS

High Street

SS11FT

High Street

SS07SL

Seaforth Road

SS07NE

Canewdon Road

SS07JP

Milton Road

SS07NG

Cossington Road

SS07HG

Ditton Court Road

SS11EP

Cambridge Road

SS07EX

Hamlet Court Road

SS07PE

Park Road

SS07QF

Westcliff Parade

SS07QL

Imperial Court

SS12JU

Chichester Road

SS07HL

Argyll Road

SS11NN

Farringdon Service Road

SS07RU

Station Road

SS07PB

Bakery Mews

SS07RP

Palmeira Avenue

SS11AU

Weston Road

SS07RA

Station Road

SS07RE

San Remo Parade

SS11BN

Alexandra Street

SS11AT

Weston Road

SS07PP

St Vincents Road

SS11JF

High Street

SS07JW

Burdett Avenue

SS12NQ

Warrior Square

SS11PJ

London Road

SS07PX

St Vincents Mews

SS07NP

Hadleigh Road

SS11PU

Queens Road

SS07EL

Hamlet Court Road

SS07QD

Westcliff Parade

SS11JT

High Street

SS07PQ

Park Road

SS07QE

Westcliff Parade

SS07QW

Westcliff Parade

SS07SH

Seaforth Road

SS07EW

Hamlet Court Road

SS11JX

High Street

SS07SS

Manor Road

SS11NL

Queens Road

SS07NF

Canewdon Road