Postcode SS1 2QU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kursaal is £37,700 per year. The nearest station is Southend East located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Southchurch Hall Park.
Kursaal has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Kursaal has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.1% 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 225 ft away from SS1 2QU.
Kursaal near SS1 2QU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Southend East | N/A | Walking directions to Southend East |
| 1 mi | Southend Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Victoria |
| 1 mi | Southend Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southchurch Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Southchurch Hall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Christchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
| 0.3 mi | Southchurch Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Southchurch Hall Park |
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 2QU postcode area, located within Kursaal, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS1 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 662-664 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2QA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 535 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 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 (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.