Postcode SS2 6HY 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 233 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Churchill Gardens.
Victoria has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,610 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Victoria has a very high crime rate, with approximately 233 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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.
The average income per household in Victoria is £47,026 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from SS2 6HY.
Victoria near SS2 6HY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southend Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Victoria |
| 0.5 mi | Prittlewell | N/A | Walking directions to Prittlewell |
| 0.5 mi | Southend Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Churchill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Churchill Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Warrior Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warrior Square Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £417,500 | £430 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £322,500 | £303 |
| Terraced | 30 | £296,000 | £324 |
| Flats | 78 | £178,500 | £290 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS2 6HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 90, Boston Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6JD | Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Rutland House, 90 - 92, Baxter Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6HZ | Detached | Freehold | £830,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Suffolk House, 102 - 104, Baxter Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6HZ | Other | Freehold | £2,415,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 83A, Baxter Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6HX | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 75A, Baxter Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6HX | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the SS2 6HY postcode area, located within Victoria, there are 8 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 | Primary | St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff | Other independent school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS2 6HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 85 London Road, Southend-on-sea, SS1 1PA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 39-45 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6AE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Shothe | 4 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1TJ | Walking directions to Shothe |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Supermarket | Colchester Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6HJ | Walking directions to Premier Supermarket |
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 6HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Margaret Linda Borton
Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026
Bayo Alaba
Southend East and Rochford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS2 6HY records about 233 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SS2 6HY in Victoria is £217,500 (about £303 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SS2 6HY, including St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School (Good), St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS2 6HY is Southend Victoria, about 423 m away.
SS2 6HY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,610 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 6HY is Bayo Alaba (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Margaret Linda Borton (Labour Party).