Postcode SS2 5HX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kursaal is £37,700 per year. The nearest station is Southend Victoria located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Warrior Square Gardens.
Kursaal has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Kursaal has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.7% 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.
The average income of residents in Kursaal is £37,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS2 5HX.
Kursaal near SS2 5HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southend Victoria located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southend Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Victoria |
| 0.6 mi | Southend Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Central |
| 0.6 mi | Southend East | N/A | Walking directions to Southend East |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Warrior Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warrior Square Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Christchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch 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 SS2 5HX postcode area, located within Kursaal, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS2 5HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 53-57 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | SOS Convenience Store | 112 Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5LS | Walking directions to SOS Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Greyhound Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Greyhound Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Greyhound Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PY | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.