Living in SS2, Southend-on-Sea
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS2 in Southend-on-Sea. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Southend-on-Sea: £325,586, up 3.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SS2
142 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £298,000 and a range from £74,000 to £470,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 5LB | semi-detached | £307,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| FLAT 22 257 - 285 SUTTON ROAD, SS2 5GD | flat-maisonette | £230,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 31 257 - 285 SUTTON ROAD, SS2 5GD | flat-maisonette | £250,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 31 ENNISMORE GARDENS, SS2 5RA | terraced | £380,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 24 BYRON AVENUE, SS2 5HL | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 548 SUTTON ROAD, SS2 5PW | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-04-28 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Southend High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Temple Sutton Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Cecil Jones Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Westborough School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
20 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyn Court Preparatory School, Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff, Thorpe Hall School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near SS2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Skilled trades | 11.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
765 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Southend-on-Sea's figures.
Common questions about SS2
What is the average house price in SS2?
The average sold price in Southend-on-Sea is £325,586 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SS2?
Prices in Southend-on-Sea are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS2?
The median of 142 recorded sales around central SS2 in the last 2 years is £298,000, ranging from £74,000 to £470,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS2?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS2, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS2?
765 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS2 at risk of flooding?
Central SS2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SS2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £298,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 765 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS2 safe?
765 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SS2 or SS99, SS2 or SS22, SS2 or SS1.
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