Living in SS22, Southend-on-Sea
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS22 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 SS22
71 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS22 in the last 2 years, with a median of £335,000 and a range from £165,000 to £590,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 ARAGON CLOSE, SS2 6SF | semi-detached | £390,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 26 COLE AVENUE, SS2 6BH | semi-detached | £395,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 18 KIRKHAM ROAD, SS2 6BY | detached | £405,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 18 BEVERLEY GARDENS, SS2 6RS | semi-detached | £420,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 15 COLE AVENUE, SS2 6BH | detached | £490,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 94 PRIORY CRESCENT, SS2 6JZ | semi-detached | £390,000 | 2026-02-20 |
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
45 schools within 3 miles , of which 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Westcliff High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Southend High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| The Westborough School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
26 state primary and 11 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff, Saint Pierre School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near SS22, 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 | 20.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 12.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
443 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS22 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), river flooding. 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 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Southend-on-Sea's figures.
Common questions about SS22
What is the average house price in SS22?
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 SS22?
Prices in Southend-on-Sea are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS22?
The median of 71 recorded sales around central SS22 in the last 2 years is £335,000, ranging from £165,000 to £590,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS22?
45 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS22, and 87% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS22?
443 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS22 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS22 at risk of flooding?
Central SS22 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SS22 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 87% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £335,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 443 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS22 safe?
443 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS22 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? SS22 or SS2, SS22 or SS99, SS22 or SS0.
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