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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

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All postcodesin Prittlewell

SS26RA

Burr Hill Chase

SS00JN

Prince Avenue

SS00BL

Arundel Gardens

SS26BJ

Victoria Avenue

SS00AF

Southbourne Grove

SS00RL

Hobleythick Lane

SS00DR

Winsford Gardens

SS00NW

Prince Avenue

SS26QN

Priory Crescent

SS00RW

Hobleythick Lane

SS00DN

Somerset Crescent

SS26JU

Edith Road

SS26JS

St Marys Road

SS00PX

Carlton Avenue

SS00PE

Lavender Mews

SS00RQ

Prittlewell Chase

SS00NE

Rochester Mews

SS26LB

Priory Avenue

SS26GW

Roots Hall Drive

SS26NQ

Roots Hall Avenue

SS00SE

Carlingford Drive

SS00RA

Springfield Drive

SS00QD

Carlton Avenue

SS09BW

Macdonald Avenue

SS00SN

Gainsborough Drive

SS26PQ

Jones Close

SS00NS

Henley Crescent

SS00SY

Highfield Gardens

SS00DW

Somerset Avenue

SS00PT

Westbourne Grove

SS26NF

Victoria Avenue

SS26PG

Jones Close

SS26PB

Earls Hall Avenue

SS00BN

Kenilworth Gardens

SS00RE

Prittlewell Chase

SS00QB

Northville Drive

SS26LG

Station Approach

SS00NP

Midhurst Avenue

SS26NY

Mayfield Avenue

SS26LE

St Benets Road

SS00QH

Carlton Avenue

SS26NH

Victoria Avenue

SS26NA

Victoria Avenue

SS26NN

Prince Avenue

SS00BE

Kenilworth Gardens

SS00PW

Prittlewell Chase

SS00SD

Carlingford Drive

SS09AD

Teddington Villas

SS00RT

Prittlewell Chase

SS00RN

Hobleythick Lane

SS09AJ

Gainsborough Drive

SS00NT

Henley Crescent

SS26PA

Beeleigh Close

SS00QG

Carlton Avenue

SS00SB

Carlingford Drive

SS09DH

West Road

SS00RY

Cardigan Avenue

SS09AH

Gainsborough Drive

SS00NF

Prince Avenue

SS09AG

Fairfax Drive

SS00PD

Richmond Drive

SS00SA

Hillborough Road

SS26NX

Parkstone Drive

SS00EB

Langport Drive

SS26PF

Jones Close

SS00ND

Prince Avenue

SS00LJ

Prittlewell

SS00JL

Prince Avenue

SS00QN

Carlton Avenue

SS00BJ

Arundel Gardens

SS09AL

Gainsborough Drive

SS00QP

Lavender Grove

SS00QT

Carlton Avenue

SS00SU

Cleveland Drive

SS26NJ

Victoria Avenue

SS00PA

Oak Tree Gardens

SS26LA

Priory Avenue

SS00SX

Highfield Gardens

SS00PP

Prittlewell Chase

SS26HJ

West Street

SS00TF

Highfield Close

SS00TG

Queen Annes Mews

SS00DH

Bridgwater Drive

SS26NE

Victoria Avenue

SS00NH

Queen Annes Drive

SS00AJ

Rosary Gardens

SS00RB

Prittlewell Chase

SS00RD

Prittlewell Chase

SS00QQ

Carlton Avenue

SS00RS

Chase Gardens

SS26JX

Priory Crescent

SS00PL

Prittlewell Chase

SS09AB

Shakespeare Drive

SS00QF

Eastbourne Grove

SS00TD

Highfield Crescent

SS26JT

Hill Road