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SS1 2QQ

Dalmatia Road

Southchurch

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Overview

Postcode SS1 2QQ is located in an urban city, within the Southchurch area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Southchurch area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southchurch is £56,046 per year. The median sale price in Southchurch is £405,000 (around £401 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £285,000 and £558,500. The nearest station is Southend East, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Southchurch Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Southchurch has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,330 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Southchurch has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Southchurch is £56,046 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from SS1 2QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Southchurch near SS1 2QQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Southend East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS1 2QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Southend East

N/A

Walking directions to Southend East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS1 2QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouthchurch Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Southchurch Hall Park
0.5 miSouthchurch Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Southchurch Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
9,819.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.41(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.67(-34%)
Other theft
7.67(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+14%)
Public order
6.82(+33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
84.05%
Other White
19
5.83%
Chinese
7
2.15%
Bangladeshi
6
1.84%
Other Asian
4
1.23%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
29.72%
No qualifications
43
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
15.26%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.06%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
38.41%
Owns outright
41
29.71%
Owns with a mortgage
39
28.26%
Other social rented
3
2.17%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Southchurch

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £401
Sales (last 12 months): 119
Typical range (middle 50%): £285K – £559K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £401 per square foot) in Southchurch area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southchurch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£617,500£433
Semi-Detached42£440,000£380
Terraced23£290,000£378
Flats18£213,000£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southchurch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southchurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£482,500£190,000£295,000£225,000
2017£495,000£190,000£359,998£248,750
2018£570,000£202,500£372,500£249,250
2019£520,000£165,000£360,000£253,500
2020£573,000£209,500£375,000£260,000
2021£546,250£230,000£385,000£257,500
2022£675,000£232,500£420,000£287,500
2023£659,000£235,000£436,500£297,500
2024£685,000£238,000£481,500£277,500
2025£660,000£220,500£445,000£300,000
2026£605,000£217,500£417,500£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southchurch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southchurch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339£280£290£268
2017£341£269£325£282
2018£401£336£353£306
2019£394£289£342£286
2020£386£290£373£304
2021£419£344£393£312
2022£458£355£367£350
2023£468£395£389£353
2024£465£325£412£340
2025£449£364£391£360
2026£434£327£378£361
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southchurch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southchurch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 2QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 2QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202630, Dalmatia Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QQTerracedFreehold£285,000
22 Sept 202568, Dalmatia Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QQTerracedFreehold£230,000
22 Jul 202661, Dalmatia Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QGTerracedLeasehold£150,000
03 Jul 20261, Dalmatia Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QGTerracedFreehold£317,500
04 Jul 202523, Dalmatia Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QGTerracedFreehold£241,000

Schools

In the SS1 2QQ postcode area, located within Southchurch, there are 7 primary and 3 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.

Nearby schools for SS1 2QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondarySouthend High School for GirlsAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryGreenways Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryHamstel Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS1 2QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS1 2QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar662-664 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PSWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco ExpressSouthchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2QAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local535 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miNisa Local219-221 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2SGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miNick's Convenience StoreSouthchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PHWalking directions to Nick's Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,272
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS1 2QQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Bright

Southchurch - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Bayo Alaba

Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouthend-on-SeaE06000033
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthend East and RochfordE14001501
WardSouthchurchE05002223
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SouthchurchE02003287
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 009BE01015884
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS1 2QQ

Is SS1 2QQ (Southchurch) safe?

The area around SS1 2QQ records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SS1 2QQ?

The median sale price around SS1 2QQ in Southchurch is £405,000 (about £401 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS1 2QQ?

There are 10 schools close to SS1 2QQ, including Southend High School for Girls (Outstanding), Greenways Primary School (Good) and Hamstel Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS1 2QQ?

The closest station to SS1 2QQ is Southend East, about 467 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS1 2QQ?

SS1 2QQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,330 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS1 2QQ (Southchurch) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS1 2QQ is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Bright (Conservative and Unionist Party).