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SS2 5BJ

Guildford Road

Victoria

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Overview

Postcode SS2 5BJ is located in an urban city, within the Victoria area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Victoria area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 309.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria is £47,026 per year. The median sale price in Victoria is £217,500 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,125 and £299,250. The nearest station is Southend Victoria, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Warrior Square Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
310
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
48.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Victoria has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 798 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Victoria has a very high crime rate, with approximately 309.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.1%

Approximately 48.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Victoria is £47,026 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from SS2 5BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Victoria near SS2 5BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Southend Victoria located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS2 5BJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Southend Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Victoria
0.4 mi

Southend Central

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Central
0.6 mi

Prittlewell

N/A

Walking directions to Prittlewell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS2 5BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWarrior Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Warrior Square Gardens
0.4 miChristchurch ParkSmallWalking directions to Christchurch Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
44,328.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
173.96(+451%)
Shoplifting
133.06(+1845%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.6(+398%)
Public order
31.68(+519%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.8(+354%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
56.04%
Other White
32
10.74%
African
27
9.06%
Indian
13
4.36%
Other
10
3.36%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
25.76%
No qualifications
46
23.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
19.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.65%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
43.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
37.78%
Owns with a mortgage
11
8.15%
Owns outright
6
4.44%
Other social rented
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Victoria

Median price: £217,500
Price per sq ft: £303
Sales (last 12 months): 126
Typical range (middle 50%): £162K – £299K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £303 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,750 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Victoria over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£417,500£430
Semi-Detached16£322,500£303
Terraced30£296,000£324
Flats78£178,500£290

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Victoria

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273,500£152,000£250,000£238,000
2017£391,250£165,000£268,000£241,960
2018£397,500£176,000£280,000£248,000
2019£305,000£167,750£283,750£255,000
2020£450,000£181,000£267,500£250,000
2021£315,000£175,000£315,000£275,000
2022£312,000£241,000£332,500£310,000
2023£402,500£193,500£340,000£300,000
2024£602,000£182,000£318,500£314,000
2025£410,000£173,000£350,000£310,000
2026£425,000£200,000£318,250£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£260£217£247
2017£345£270£255£252
2018£267£255£278£257
2019£349£244£254£269
2020£201£297£257£273
2021£302£298£269£294
2022£420£325£333£323
2023£423£289£323£320
2024£269£318£340£315
2025£355£287£304£330
2026£353£300£303£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS2 5BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS2 5BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 2026Flat 11, Royal Court, 60, Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5BHFlatsLeasehold£205,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 8, Royal Court, 60, Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5BHFlatsLeasehold£184,500
23 May 2025Flat 6, Royal Court, 60, Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5BHFlatsLeasehold£187,500
19 Sept 2025Flat 6, Centre Reach, Coleman Street, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5BEFlatsLeasehold£125,000
03 Aug 202667, Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the SS2 5BJ postcode area, located within Victoria, there are 11 primary and 1 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 SS2 5BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryPorters Grange Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBournemouth Park AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS2 5BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS2 5BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food53-57 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miEssex ConvenienceSouthchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NWWalking directions to Essex Convenience
0.2 miRandell's Food & Wine71-73 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NLWalking directions to Randell's Food & Wine
0.2 miLidlGreyhound Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PYWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miIcelandGreyhound Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PYWalking directions to Iceland

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 SS2 5BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Margaret Linda Borton

Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardVictoriaE05002225
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)VictoriaE02003288
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 010HE01034096
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS2 5BJ

Is SS2 5BJ (Victoria) safe?

The area around SS2 5BJ records about 310 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS2 5BJ?

The median sale price around SS2 5BJ in Victoria is £217,500 (about £303 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS2 5BJ?

There are 13 schools close to SS2 5BJ, including Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery (Good), Bournemouth Park Academy (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS2 5BJ?

The closest station to SS2 5BJ is Southend Victoria, about 337 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS2 5BJ?

SS2 5BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS2 5BJ (Victoria) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS2 5BJ is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Margaret Linda Borton (Labour Party).