Postcode SS1 2LA is located in an urban city, within the Kursaal area 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kursaal is £45,099 per year. The median sale price in Kursaal is £257,500 (around £317 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,500 and £355,500. The nearest station is Southend East, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Southchurch Hall Park.
Kursaal has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,711 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Kursaal has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 47 ft away from SS1 2LA.
Kursaal near SS1 2LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southchurch Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Southchurch Hall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Warrior Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warrior Square Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Christchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 (about £317 per square foot) in Kursaal area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £362,500 | £329 |
| Detached | 6 | £357,500 | £365 |
| Terraced | 35 | £325,000 | £317 |
| Flats | 41 | £195,000 | £292 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £160,000 | £305,000 | £278,000 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £155,000 | £312,500 | £293,500 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £175,000 | £330,000 | £282,000 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £172,000 | £298,000 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | £286,248 | £164,000 | £325,000 | £281,500 |
| 2021 | £377,500 | £177,500 | £335,000 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | £442,500 | £185,000 | £378,000 | £315,000 |
| 2023 | £447,500 | £192,500 | £377,500 | £306,900 |
| 2024 | £442,500 | £180,000 | £252,500 | £336,500 |
| 2025 | £357,500 | £177,750 | £367,500 | £327,500 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £202,500 | £380,000 | £332,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £271 | £265 | £237 |
| 2017 | £251 | £257 | £269 | £239 |
| 2018 | £298 | £273 | £260 | £269 |
| 2019 | £257 | £279 | £274 | £282 |
| 2020 | £317 | £267 | £271 | £268 |
| 2021 | £305 | £281 | £282 | £285 |
| 2022 | £412 | £308 | £342 | £315 |
| 2023 | £331 | £303 | £313 | £322 |
| 2024 | £303 | £315 | £343 | £300 |
| 2025 | £358 | £291 | £338 | £304 |
| 2026 | £359 | £321 | £278 | £345 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 2LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | Flat 18, Chelsea Court, 138, Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2RP | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 56, Honiton Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 39A, Honiton Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2RY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | Flat 91, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 5, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the SS1 2LA postcode area, located within Kursaal, there are 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bournemouth Park Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS1 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ABI Convenience Store | 375 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PQ | Walking directions to ABI Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Southchurch Food & Wine | Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2LR | Walking directions to Southchurch Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Nick's Convenience Store | Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PH | Walking directions to Nick's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 535 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | York Superstore | 56 York Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2BD | Walking directions to York Superstore |
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 2LA, 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
The area around SS1 2LA records about 163 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SS1 2LA in Kursaal is £257,500 (about £317 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SS1 2LA, including Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bournemouth Park Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS1 2LA is Southend East, about 590 m away.
SS1 2LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,711 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 2LA is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Dent (Labour and Co-operative Party).