Postcode SS1 2DD 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 medium park is The Shrubbery.
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.
Southend Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 675.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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 185 ft away from SS1 2DD.
Southend Central near SS1 2DD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southend Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Central |
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Shrubbery | Medium | Walking directions to The Shrubbery |
| 0.2 mi | Warrior Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warrior Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Christchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £582,500 | £415 |
| Detached | 8 | £477,000 | £361 |
| Terraced | 19 | £315,000 | £360 |
| Flats | 107 | £205,000 | £325 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 2DD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | 27, Portland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2DD | Terraced | Freehold | £283,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 4A, Portland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2DD | Terraced | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 14, Portland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2DD | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 17, Quebec Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2DE | Terraced | Freehold | £262,500 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 19, Quebec Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2DE | Terraced | Freehold | £262,500 |
In the SS1 2DD 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Barons Court Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Mar 2017. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS1 2DD
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS1 2DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maxine Sadza
Milton - Elected 7 May 2026
Bayo Alaba
Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS1 2DD 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.
The median sale price around SS1 2DD in Milton is £240,000 (about £339 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SS1 2DD, including Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Barons Court Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS1 2DD is Southend Central, about 375 m away.
SS1 2DD 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).
The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS1 2DD 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).