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About

Prittlewell is a residential area situated just north of Southend-on-Sea's town centre. The ward is anchored by its historic high street, which runs from the railway station towards Priory Park. This green space contains the ruins of a medieval priory and a large pond, serving as a community focal point. The housing stock is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some inter-war semi-detached homes, reflecting the area's development as a suburb during the railway's expansion.

The area is defined by its direct rail connection to London, which historically spurred its growth. Prittlewell Square and the surrounding conservation area preserve many original architectural features. Local commerce is concentrated along the high street, providing everyday services. The ward's western boundary is formed by the railway line, separating it from more modern developments, while to the east it extends towards the residential streets near Southend Hospital.

Area overview

On average Prittlewell has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Prittlewell is £55,915 per year. The median sale price in Prittlewell is £365,000 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £291,000 and £461,250. There are 4 schools in Prittlewell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Prittlewell is home to around 10,687 people, with a population density of about 4,302 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prittlewell Population
10,687
Population density
4,302 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.15(+59%)
Shoplifting
26.67(+290%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.05(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.58(+19%)
Public order
7.3(+43%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,153
76.31%
Other White
481
4.5%
Indian
433
4.05%
Other Asian
259
2.42%
African
254
2.38%
Total population: 10,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,478
28.86%
No qualifications
1,598
18.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,403
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,352
15.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,052
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 8,586

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,563
35.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,482
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
887
19.95%
Social rents from council
222
4.99%
Other social rented
204
4.59%
Total households: 4,446

Property prices in Prittlewell

Median price: £365,000
Price per sq ft: £359
Sales (last 12 months): 119
Typical range (middle 50%): £291K – £461K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Prittlewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prittlewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£451,000£447
Semi-Detached57£425,000£369
Terraced18£351,250£328
Flats29£201,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Prittlewell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prittlewell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£410,500£152,000£329,000£237,000
2017£392,000£176,250£320,000£272,500
2018£390,000£175,000£315,000£270,000
2019£412,500£170,500£315,750£255,000
2020£425,000£240,000£350,000£293,000
2021£450,000£185,000£370,000£316,500
2022£523,500£222,500£410,000£350,000
2023£470,000£214,250£400,000£240,750
2024£430,000£211,250£398,750£321,000
2025£495,000£201,500£385,000£328,775
2026£420,250£223,750£420,000£339,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prittlewell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prittlewell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£302£254£300£234
2017£312£294£318£255
2018£304£286£327£321
2019£314£299£328£272
2020£331£320£336£292
2021£358£316£361£307
2022£432£335£402£343
2023£342£335£375£292
2024£377£341£398£316
2025£419£355£381£320
2026£501£328£375£321
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Prittlewell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Prittlewell 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 Prittlewell ward.

Local councillors

Michael Eric Heaver

Prittlewell - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Prittlewell

Is Prittlewell safe?

Prittlewell records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Prittlewell?

The median sale price in Prittlewell is £365,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Prittlewell?

Prittlewell has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Prittlewell?

Prittlewell scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Prittlewell sits around rank 17,976 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 Prittlewell?

The average household income in Prittlewell is around £55,915 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Prittlewell?

Prittlewell is represented by 1 elected councillor: Michael Eric Heaver (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Prittlewell

SS00BQ

Mannering Gardens

SS26AU

Tudor Mews

SS00RZ

Hillborough Road

SS00NQ

Queen Annes Drive

SS09BS

Macdonald Avenue

SS26HF

Roots Hall Drive

SS00ED

Somerton Avenue

SS00NX

Colemans Avenue

SS09AE

Shakespeare Drive

SS00QE

Eastbourne Grove

SS00RG

Cardigan Avenue

SS00RJ

Hobleythick Lane

SS09AA

Shakespeare Drive

SS00EA

Porlock Avenue

SS26HL

Roots Hall Drive

SS00TE

Highfield Grove

SS26NL

Victoria Avenue

SS00HP

Dulverton Avenue

SS09AF

Fairfax Drive

SS00DU

Cockethurst Close

SS00NL

Rochester Drive

SS00NN

Prince Avenue

SS00EW

Prince Avenue

SS09FH

West Road

SS26JR

St Marys Road

SS26NW

Earls Hall Parade

SS09BP

Macdonald Avenue

SS00DZ

Exford Avenue

SS00NB

Prince Avenue

SS00AP

Badgers Close

SS00SL

Cranfield Close

SS00HS

Dulverton Close

SS00AH

Southbourne Grove

SS00NU

Colemans Avenue

SS00EQ

Taunton Drive

SS26JY

Priory Crescent

SS00TA

Highfield Way

SS26LF

St Benets Road

SS09DE

West Road

SS00PB

Thear Close

SS09AN

Gainsborough Drive

SS26LD

Priory Avenue

SS00PY

Westbourne Grove

SS00SF

Cardigan Avenue

SS00AG

Southbourne Gardens

SS26NT

Earls Hall Avenue

SS00QL

Carlton Avenue

SS00PU

Westbourne Grove

SS00PZ

Westbourne Grove

SS00RR

Prittlewell Chase

SS26NR

Mayfield Avenue

SS00AE

Merilies Close

SS26NU

Earls Hall Avenue

SS00NR

Midhurst Avenue

SS00QA

Northville Drive

SS00EF

Exford Avenue

SS00BH

Kenilworth Gardens

SS00BD

Kenilworth Gardens

SS00QW

Holmesdale Close

SS00AD

Seldon Close

SS00DJ

Bridgwater Drive

SS26PJ

Burr Hill Chase

SS26PD

Earls Hall Avenue

SS00SR

Cardigan Avenue

SS00HR

Dulverton Avenue

SS26LQ

East Street

SS26JZ

Priory Crescent

SS00EN

Prince Avenue

SS00AB

Merilies Gardens

SS09DR

Westborough Road

SS00ER

Prince Avenue

SS00RP

Hobleythick Lane

SS00DY

Brampton Close

SS09BH

Fairfax Drive

SS00DP

Winsford Gardens

SS26NZ

Mayfield Avenue

SS00DL

Somerset Avenue

SS00EG

Yeovil Chase

SS00EE

Glastonbury Chase

SS00AQ

Southbourne Grove

SS00SS

St Georges Drive

SS00QJ

Commercial Road

SS00AL

Southbourne Grove

SS00ST

Shakespeare Avenue

SS26HN

Roots Hall Avenue

SS26LU

Regency Green

SS26NP

Mayfield Avenue

SS26PE

Burr Hill Chase

SS26NS

Earls Hall Avenue

SS00RX

Prittlewell Chase

SS00RH

Hobleythick Lane

SS09FR

Fairfax Drive

SS09FJ

Shakespeare Drive

SS26NB

Victoria Avenue

SS00BG

Mannering Gardens

SS26DA

Roots Hall Drive

SS00NJ

Rochester Drive

SS00TB

Highfield Drive

SS26ND

Victoria Avenue

SS00NY

Fairview Drive