Postcode SS1 2BY is located in an urban city, within the Milton ward 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 663.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southend Central is £44,319 per year. The nearest station is Southend Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Shrubbery.
Southend Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Southend Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 663.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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.
The average income per household in Southend Central is £44,319 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from SS1 2BY.
Southend Central near SS1 2BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southend Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southend Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Central |
| 0.5 mi | Southend Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Victoria |
| 0.6 mi | Southend East | N/A | Walking directions to Southend East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Shrubbery | Medium | Walking directions to The Shrubbery |
| 0.2 mi | Warrior Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warrior Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Christchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 90 | £194,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £344,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Milton
In the SS1 2BY postcode area, located within Southend Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS1 2BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | York Superstore | 56 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to York Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Kim Quang | 50 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to Kim Quang |
| 0.1 mi | International Food Store | York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 4-18 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.