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SS1 1FP

Milton

Southend-on-Sea

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Detailed insights for SS1 1FP

Overview

Postcode SS1 1FP is located in an urban city, within the Milton area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Southend Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 675.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southend Central 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. The nearest station is Southend Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Cliffs.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
676
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Southend Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,301 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Southend Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 675.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Southend Central is £44,319 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS1 1FP.

Flood risk

No risk

Southend Central near SS1 1FP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Southend Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS1 1FP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Southend Central

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Central
0.5 mi

Southend Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Victoria
0.8 mi

Southend East

N/A

Walking directions to Southend East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS1 1FP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe CliffsLargeWalking directions to The Cliffs
0.1 miThe ShrubberyMediumWalking directions to The Shrubbery
0.3 miWarrior Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Warrior Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
4,807.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
333.65(+958%)
Shoplifting
164.69(+2308%)
Anti-social behaviour
105.06(+808%)
Drugs
75.25(+2504%)
Public order
59.16(+1055%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
68.01%
Other White
77
18.25%
African
12
2.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.66%
Irish
7
1.66%
Total population: 422

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
30.59%
Level 3 (A level)
72
19.15%
No qualifications
71
18.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
62
16.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 376

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
162
65.59%
Owns outright
37
14.98%
Owns with a mortgage
31
12.55%
Other forms of private rent
9
3.64%
Other social rented
4
1.62%
Total households: 247

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 1FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 1FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 2026Flat 18, 1, Royal Mews, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1DBFlatsLeasehold£288,172
15 Aug 2025Flat 15, 1, Royal Mews, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1DBFlatsLeasehold£203,000
10 Jul 202512, Market Place, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1DAOtherFreehold£105,000
28 May 20263 - 5, High Street, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1JEOtherFreehold£422,000
22 Apr 202614, Royal Terrace, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1DYFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the SS1 1FP postcode area, located within Southend Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SS1 1FP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryPorters Grange Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryBarons Court Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS1 1FP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS1 1FP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miIceland4-18 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BDWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miInternational Food StoreYork Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BDWalking directions to International Food Store
0.2 miKim Quang50 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BDWalking directions to Kim Quang
0.2 miYork Superstore56 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BDWalking directions to York Superstore

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS1 1FP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maxine Sadza

Milton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Bayo Alaba

Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouthend-on-SeaE06000033
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthend East and RochfordE14001501
WardMiltonE05002218
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Southend CentralE02003293
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 015BE01015852
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2014-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SS1 1FP

Is SS1 1FP (Southend Central) safe?

The area around SS1 1FP records about 676 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS1 1FP?

The median sale price around SS1 1FP in Milton is £240,000 (about £339 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS1 1FP?

There are 9 schools close to SS1 1FP, including Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery (Good), Barons Court Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS1 1FP?

The closest station to SS1 1FP is Southend Central, about 281 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS1 1FP?

SS1 1FP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,301 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS1 1FP (Southend Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS1 1FP is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maxine Sadza (Labour and Co-operative Party).