Postcode SS2 4UL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bournes Green 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 6.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from SS2 4UL.
Southchurch near SS2 4UL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southend East | N/A | Walking directions to Southend East |
| 0.9 mi | Thorpe Bay | N/A | Walking directions to Thorpe Bay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bournes Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bournes Green 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 SS2 4UL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | 51, Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4UL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 12, Pelham Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4UH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2026 | 11, Sackville Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4UQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 7, Sackville Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4UQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £557,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 51, Arlington Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4UN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 |
In the SS2 4UL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Southend High School for Girls | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Southchurch High School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2013. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS2 4UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 662-664 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Clarks Convenience | Durham Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQ | Walking directions to Clarks Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Newington Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4RD | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 SS2 4UL, 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 SS2 4UL 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 SS2 4UL in Southchurch is £405,000 (about £401 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SS2 4UL, including Southend High School for Girls (Outstanding), Southchurch High School (Requires improvement) and Hamstel Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS2 4UL is Southend East, about 840 m away.
SS2 4UL 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 SS2 4UL 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).