Postcode SS1 2HT 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 163.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kursaal is £45,099 per year. The nearest station is Southend East located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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 4,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Kursaal has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.4% 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 per household in Kursaal is £45,099 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from SS1 2HT.
Kursaal near SS1 2HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southend East located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southend East | N/A | Walking directions to Southend East |
| 0.5 mi | Southend Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Central |
| 0.6 mi | Southend Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Victoria |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Shrubbery | Medium | Walking directions to The Shrubbery |
| 0.3 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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Kursaal area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 30 | £329,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £362,500 |
| Flats | 39 | £185,000 |
| Detached | 5 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kursaal
In the SS1 2HT postcode area, located within Kursaal, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS1 2HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ZG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | ABI Convenience Store | 375 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PQ | Walking directions to ABI Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Southchurch Food & Wine | Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2LR | Walking directions to Southchurch Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | York Superstore | 56 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to York Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Kim Quang | 50 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to Kim Quang |
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.
Elected local representatives for SS1 2HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Dent
Kursaal - Elected 7 May 2026
Bayo Alaba
Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.