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Southend Central

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About

Southend Central is the commercial and transport core of the town, centred on the high street and the railway station. The area is dense with national retail chains, cafes, and service outlets, serving both local shoppers and visitors. Its layout is defined by the convergence of major roads and the direct pedestrian route to the seafront.

The Cliffs Pavilion theatre anchors the western edge, hosting a steady schedule of performances. Immediately south, the High Street leads directly to the pier entrance and the Adventure Island theme park, creating a constant flow of people towards the seafront attractions.

Area overview

On average Southend Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 Southend Central is £44,319 per year. There are 4 schools in Southend Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Southend Central is home to around 11,692 people, with a population density of about 7,151.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
219
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southend Central Population
11,692
Population density
7,151.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
108.45(+249%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.33(+180%)
Shoplifting
32.07(+351%)
Public order
20.78(+300%)
Other theft
18.22(+228%)
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+ (Degree)
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 Southend Central

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Southend Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southend Central 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 Southend Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£500,000
Flats90£194,000
Semi-Detached7£344,000
Terraced21£320,000

10 years median price trend in Southend Central

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

All postcodes in Southend Central

SS07PB

Bakery Mews

SS12BA

Milton

SS07QZ

Westcliff Parade

SS11HQ

Alexandra Road

SS11QH

London Road

SS07JE

Milton Road

SS07HP

Ceylon Road

SS07PE

Park Road

SS07SB

Station Road

SS07EU

Hamlet Court Road

SS07QT

Westcliff Avenue

SS07SZ

The Leas

SS11HG

Wilson Road

SS07JG

London Road

SS07QR

Westcliff Avenue

SS07RN

Shorefield Road

SS11DL

Clifftown Parade

SS11AB

Clifftown Road

SS11NT

London Road

SS07PU

Trinity Avenue

SS07QQ

Tower Court

SS07QS

Station Road

SS11DB

Royal Mews

SS11DT

Clifton Terrace

SS11NH

Gordon Place

SS12NQ

Warrior Square

SS07JT

Milton Road

SS07RW

Palmeira Avenue

SS07SE

Overcliff

SS11ES

Cambridge Road

SS11NW

London Road

SS07EW

Hamlet Court Road

SS07SU

The Leas

SS07SW

Clifton Drive

SS11AU

Weston Road

SS11FS

Pitmans Close

SS11HE

Alexandra Road

SS07LX

Hamlet Court Road

SS11QB

Ashburnham Road

SS12AT

Herbert Grove

SS07PD

Park Street

SS11DY

Royal Terrace

SS11JN

High Street

SS12BD

York Road

SS11FL

Clifton Mews

SS11LW

Elmer Approach

SS11ND

Elmer Approach

SS12DE

Quebec Avenue

SS12LQ

Whitegate Road

SS07SQ

Holland Road

SS11BF

College Way

SS11HH

Hamlet Road

SS12BE

Tylers Avenue

SS07PA

Park Street

SS11BW

Alexandra Street

SS11HN

Alexandra Road

SS12BH

Chichester Road

SS11EJ

Cambridge Court

SS11JF

High Street

SS11PU

Queens Road

SS11HT

High Street

SS11PH

London Road

SS12EJ

Marine Parade

SS11JE

High Street

SS11EX

Capel Terrace

SS07NW

Wickford Road

SS07PR

St Vincents Road

SS07SG

Holland Road

SS11PJ

London Road

SS12JE

Warrior Square

SS12BB

Tylers Avenue

SS07FF

Station Road

SS07JY

St Johns Road

SS07NE

Canewdon Road

SS11HP

Cambridge Road

SS12DD

Portland Avenue

SS12ND

Southchurch Road

SS07RE

San Remo Parade

SS07SL

Seaforth Road

SS07TB

Palmerston Road

SS07JX

Milton Road

SS11FA

Station Approach

SS07EX

Hamlet Court Road

SS11BX

Alexandra Street

SS07HD

Canewdon Road

SS07QU

Winton Avenue

SS07RU

Station Road

SS08BT

Valkyrie Road

SS11DA

Market Place

SS11DW

Prittlewell Square

SS11ET

Cambridge Road

SS11FN

College Way

SS07HE

Canewdon Road

SS07NB

Preston Road

SS07QX

Lydford Road

SS11JX

High Street

SS07QP

Westcliff Parade

SS11LB

High Street

SS11NP

Sunningdale Court

SS07NJ

Cossington Road

Data Sources

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