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SS1 1HF

Alexandra Road

Milton

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Overview

Postcode SS1 1HF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Cliffs.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Southend Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,896 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Southend Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 277 ft away from SS1 1HF.

Flood risk

No risk

Southend Central near SS1 1HF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS1 1HF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Southend Central

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Central
0.5 mi

Westcliff

N/A

Walking directions to Westcliff
0.6 mi

Southend Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS1 1HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miThe CliffsLargeWalking directions to The Cliffs
0.5 miThe ShrubberyMediumWalking directions to The Shrubbery
0.2 miPrittlewell SquareSmallWalking directions to Prittlewell Square

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
19,734.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.69(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.77(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.94(+72%)
Other theft
7.11(+30%)
Drugs
6.02(+108%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
82.74%
Other White
10
4.42%
African
7
3.1%
Irish
7
3.1%
Caribbean
6
2.65%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
30.29%
No qualifications
41
19.71%
Level 3 (A level)
37
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
46.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
29.69%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.53%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Other social rented
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

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 1HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 1HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2026Flat 8, Regents Court, 151, Alexandra Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1HEFlatsLeasehold£240,000
26 Nov 2025156, Alexandra Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1HETerracedFreehold£455,000
30 Oct 2025Flat 23, Regents Court, 151, Alexandra Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1HEFlatsLeasehold£205,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 5, 146, Alexandra Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1HEOtherLeasehold£210,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 1, 146, Alexandra Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1HEOtherLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the SS1 1HF postcode area, located within Southend Central, there are 6 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 1HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondarySt Bernard's High SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miPrimaryBarons Court Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryMilton Hall Primary School and NurseryFoundation school
Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS1 1HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS1 1HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1FRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miLondis236-240 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7JGWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miDubaiLondon Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7ATWalking directions to Dubai
0.5 miSainsbury's39-45 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PLWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miLidl85 London Road, Southend-on-sea, SS1 1PAWalking directions to Lidl

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 1HF, 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 015CE01015853
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS1 1HF

Is SS1 1HF (Southend Central) safe?

The area around SS1 1HF records about 94 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. 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SS1 1HF?

The median sale price around SS1 1HF 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 1HF?

There are 8 schools close to SS1 1HF, including St Bernard's High School (Good), Barons Court Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding) and Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS1 1HF?

The closest station to SS1 1HF is Southend Central, about 657 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS1 1HF?

SS1 1HF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,896 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS1 1HF 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).