Living in SS99, Southend-on-Sea
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS99 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 SS99
150 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS99 in the last 2 years, with a median of £272,500 and a range from £74,000 to £570,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ST BENETS ROAD, SS2 6LF | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 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 |
| 48 URBAN BASE, 2 - 8 BIRCHAM ROAD, SS2 5FY | flat-maisonette | £188,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 31 ENNISMORE GARDENS, SS2 5RA | terraced | £380,000 | 2026-05-12 |
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
34 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 |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| The Westborough School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Temple Sutton Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
21 state primary and 7 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 SS99, 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 | 15.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1034 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS99 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 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Southend-on-Sea's figures.
Common questions about SS99
What is the average house price in SS99?
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 SS99?
Prices in Southend-on-Sea are up 3.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS99?
The median of 150 recorded sales around central SS99 in the last 2 years is £272,500, ranging from £74,000 to £570,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS99?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS99, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS99?
1034 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS99 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS99 at risk of flooding?
Central SS99 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 SS99 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 £272,500; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1034 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS99 safe?
1034 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS99 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? SS99 or SS2, SS99 or SS22, SS99 or SS1.
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