Postcode SS1 2HL is located in an urban city, within the Kursaal ward of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kursaal area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kursaal is £37,700 per year. The nearest station is Southend Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Shrubbery.
Kursaal has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Kursaal has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kursaal is £37,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from SS1 2HL.
Kursaal near SS1 2HL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southend Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Central |
| 0.5 mi | Southend East | N/A | Walking directions to Southend East |
| 0.6 mi | Southend Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Victoria |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Shrubbery | Medium | Walking directions to The Shrubbery |
| 0.4 mi | Southchurch Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Southchurch Hall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Warrior Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warrior Square Gardens |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Kursaal area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £372,500 |
| Flats | 66 | £176,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £426,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £349,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kursaal
In the SS1 2HL postcode area, located within Kursaal, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS1 2HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ZG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | York Superstore | 56 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to York Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Kim Quang | 50 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to Kim Quang |
| 0.3 mi | International Food Store | York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to International Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Noble's Extra | Beach Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ER | Walking directions to Noble's Extra |
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: 01/12/2025.