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Overview

Postcode SS2 5FR is located in an urban city, within the Kursaal area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kursaal area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kursaal is £45,099 per year. The median sale price in Kursaal is £257,500 (around £317 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £197,500 and £355,500. The nearest station is Southend East, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Southchurch Hall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Kursaal has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,759 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kursaal has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Kursaal is £45,099 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from SS2 5FR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Southend East located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS2 5FR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Southend East

N/A

Walking directions to Southend East
0.6 mi

Southend Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Victoria
0.6 mi

Southend Central

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS2 5FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouthchurch Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Southchurch Hall Park
0.4 miWarrior Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Warrior Square Gardens
0 miChristchurch ParkSmallWalking directions to Christchurch Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
10,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.93(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.36(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.86(+40%)
Vehicle crime
8.27(+88%)
Other theft
7.09(+30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
80.07%
Other White
28
9.3%
Irish
6
1.99%
Other Asian
5
1.66%
African
5
1.66%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
26.34%
No qualifications
44
19.64%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.05%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
43.7%
Other social rented
24
20.17%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.29%
Owns outright
16
13.45%
Shared ownership
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Kursaal

Median price: £257,500
Price per sq ft: £317
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £198K – £356K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 (about £317 per square foot) in Kursaal area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kursaal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£362,500£329
Detached6£357,500£365
Terraced35£325,000£317
Flats41£195,000£292

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kursaal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kursaal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£160,000£305,000£278,000
2017£300,000£155,000£312,500£293,500
2018£310,000£175,000£330,000£282,000
2019£295,000£172,000£298,000£300,000
2020£286,248£164,000£325,000£281,500
2021£377,500£177,500£335,000£320,000
2022£442,500£185,000£378,000£315,000
2023£447,500£192,500£377,500£306,900
2024£442,500£180,000£252,500£336,500
2025£357,500£177,750£367,500£327,500
2026£360,000£202,500£380,000£332,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kursaal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kursaal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£271£265£237
2017£251£257£269£239
2018£298£273£260£269
2019£257£279£274£282
2020£317£267£271£268
2021£305£281£282£285
2022£412£308£342£315
2023£331£303£313£322
2024£303£315£343£300
2025£358£291£338£304
2026£359£321£278£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kursaal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS2 5FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS2 5FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202680, Boscombe Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4JPFlatsLeasehold£215,000
17 Apr 202680A, Boscombe Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4JPFlatsLeasehold£205,000
04 Jul 202588, Boscombe Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4JPTerracedFreehold£325,000
13 Jun 202587, Boscombe Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4JPTerracedLeasehold£210,000
22 May 202610, Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the SS2 5FR postcode area, located within Kursaal, there are 10 primary and 2 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 5FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miPrimaryPorters Grange Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBournemouth Park AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS2 5FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miABI Convenience Store375 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PQWalking directions to ABI Convenience Store
0.2 miNick's Convenience StoreSouthchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PHWalking directions to Nick's Convenience Store
0.2 miSouthchurch Food & WineSouthchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2LRWalking directions to Southchurch Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local535 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco ExpressSouthchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2QAWalking 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 SS2 5FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Dent

Kursaal - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardKursaalE05002216
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KursaalE02003292
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 014EE01015843
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SS2 5FR

Is SS2 5FR (Kursaal) safe?

The area around SS2 5FR records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SS2 5FR?

The median sale price around SS2 5FR in Kursaal is £257,500 (about £317 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS2 5FR?

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

What is the nearest station to SS2 5FR?

The closest station to SS2 5FR is Southend East, about 527 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS2 5FR?

SS2 5FR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,759 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS2 5FR (Kursaal) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend East and Rochford covering SS2 5FR is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Dent (Labour and Co-operative Party).