Postcode SS1 2QS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Southchurch Hall Park.
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.
Southchurch has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 20.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southchurch is £56,046 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 280 ft away from SS1 2QS.
Southchurch near SS1 2QS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southend East | N/A | Walking directions to Southend East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southchurch Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Southchurch Hall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Christchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
| 0.4 mi | Southchurch Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Southchurch Hall Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £617,500 | £433 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £440,000 | £380 |
| Terraced | 23 | £290,000 | £378 |
| Flats | 18 | £213,000 | £345 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 2QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | Flat B, Southchurch Pointe, 3, Surbiton Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QS | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Flat C, Southchurch Pointe, 3, Surbiton Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QS | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 17, Surbiton Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Flat 7, 34 - 36, Surbiton Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QS | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 9, Oakleigh Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2QR | Terraced | Freehold | £199,000 |
In the SS1 2QS 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Greenways Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Southend High School for Girls | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS1 2QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 662-664 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2QA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 535 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Nick's Convenience Store | Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PH | Walking directions to Nick's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 219-221 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2SG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 2QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Bright
Southchurch - Elected 7 May 2026
Bayo Alaba
Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS1 2QS 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.
The median sale price around SS1 2QS in Southchurch is £405,000 (about £401 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SS1 2QS, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good), Greenways Primary School (Good) and Southend High School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS1 2QS is Southend East, about 257 m away.
SS1 2QS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS1 2QS 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).