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SS1 3UE

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Thorpe

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Detailed insights for SS1 3UE

Overview

Postcode SS1 3UE is located in an urban city, within the Thorpe area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Thorpe Bay area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thorpe Bay is £61,122 per year. The median sale price in Thorpe is £467,000 (around £396 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £323,125 and £579,375. The nearest station is Thorpe Bay, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Thorpe Bay has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,531 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Thorpe Bay has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Thorpe Bay is £61,122 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 84 ft away from SS1 3UE.

Flood risk

No risk

Thorpe Bay near SS1 3UE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Thorpe Bay located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS1 3UE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Thorpe Bay

N/A

Walking directions to Thorpe Bay

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
191
Population density
5,348.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.32(-26%)
Vehicle crime
17.32(+294%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.99(-31%)
Burglary
6(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.33(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
88.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
2.59%
Other White
5
2.59%
Bangladeshi
4
2.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
2.07%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
32.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
28.32%
Level 3 (A level)
29
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
10.4%
Apprenticeship
9
5.2%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
67.24%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.76%
Social rents from council
4
3.45%
Shared ownership
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Thorpe

Median price: £467,000
Price per sq ft: £396
Sales (last 12 months): 130
Typical range (middle 50%): £323K – £579K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £467,000 (about £396 per square foot) in Thorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,468,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£697,500£499
Semi-Detached42£477,500£399
Terraced14£429,500£364
Flats37£255,000£354

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£602,500£205,000£362,500£322,000
2017£667,500£225,000£387,500£338,000
2018£560,000£229,000£405,000£335,000
2019£600,000£220,000£397,500£348,500
2020£655,000£250,000£410,000£360,000
2021£727,500£230,000£449,500£407,500
2022£790,000£245,000£493,750£437,000
2023£735,000£265,000£512,500£468,750
2024£690,000£255,000£510,000£405,000
2025£730,000£256,500£480,000£447,500
2026£655,000£248,750£490,000£379,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£321£304£252
2017£384£320£310£295
2018£396£338£336£276
2019£451£352£328£310
2020£390£319£344£296
2021£439£350£380£347
2022£501£359£408£364
2023£483£359£405£335
2024£476£346£406£324
2025£488£371£400£369
2026£486£343£390£342
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 3UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS1 3UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 2026Flat 7, Nevyll Court, 31, Station Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 3UEFlatsLeasehold£150,000
24 Jul 2025Flat 40, Nevyll Court, 31, Station Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 3UEFlatsLeasehold£249,995
20 Jun 2025Flat 8, Nevyll Court, 31, Station Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 3UEFlatsLeasehold£150,000
30 Jun 2026Flat 24, Burges Court, Station Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 3EPFlatsLeasehold£66,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 12, Burges Court, Station Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 3EPFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the SS1 3UE postcode area, located within Thorpe Bay, there are 5 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 3UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBournes Green Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryBournes Green Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryThorpedene Primary School & NurseryAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS1 3UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS1 3UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Extra190 - 192 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3ESWalking directions to Nisa Extra
0.2 miTesco ExpressThe Broadway, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3ESWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3UE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Harold Corrigan

Thorpe - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
WardThorpeE05002224
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thorpe BayE02003294
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 016EE01015893
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SS1 3UE

Is SS1 3UE (Thorpe Bay) safe?

The area around SS1 3UE records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS1 3UE?

The median sale price around SS1 3UE in Thorpe is £467,000 (about £396 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS1 3UE?

There are 10 schools close to SS1 3UE, including Bournes Green Junior School (Good), Bournes Green Infant School (Good) and Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS1 3UE?

The closest station to SS1 3UE is Thorpe Bay, about 239 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS1 3UE?

SS1 3UE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS1 3UE (Thorpe Bay) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS1 3UE is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Harold Corrigan (Reform UK).