Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS3
Property prices, crime rates, traffic levels and market trends for Southend-on-Sea, Essex (SS3). Everything you need to judge whether it's the right place to live.
About Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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Property Prices in Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Median sale prices by property type, based on HM Land Registry transactions.
The typical property in Southend-on-Sea, Essex now sells for £335,000, up 3.1% from last year.
Median Price Trend
Median sale price by year, compared to Essex and national figures.
Annual Price Growth
Southend-on-Sea, Essex is showing exceptional growth with values rising 0.5% faster than the Essex area average.
Properties here are commanding premium prices compared to the wider Essex area, suggesting strong local factors driving demand.
Premium prices suggest high competition — consider exploring nearby areas for better value or be prepared to act quickly when properties become available.
Market Activity (YoY)
Southend-on-Sea, Essex has balanced market activity, close to Essex area averages.
The market is somewhat quieter than the Essex average, which could mean less competition.
Crime & Safety
Recorded incidents per 1,000 households, compared to county and national averages.
Other
13% below the national average.
Property Crime
0% below the national average.
Public Order
25% below the national average.
Theft
28% below the national average.
Violent Crime
29% above the national average.
Getting Around
Public transport in Shoeburyness, within the SS3 postcode area of Southend-on-Sea, primarily relies on the c2c rail line. The Shoeburyness station offers frequent services to London Fenchurch Street via Basildon, with a mix of all-stations and semi-fast trains running throughout the day. This provides a direct commute to central London, a significant advantage for those working in the capital. However, the service is limited to this single line, meaning alternative routes are unavailable and relies on a single operator. Outside of rail travel, bus services within Shoeburyness itself may be less frequent and may not provide connections to other towns or cities effectively. Therefore, while commuting to London is efficient from Shoeburyness, local and wider regional connectivity would need additional investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are average house prices in Southend-on-Sea, Essex?
The median price across the most common property types is around £360,441, based on HM Land Registry data.
Is Southend-on-Sea, Essex a safe place to live?
Property crime here runs 0% below the national average, based on police.uk data. See the crime section above for the full breakdown by category.
Are property prices in Southend-on-Sea, Essex rising?
Prices have grown 3.6% annually here, compared to 3.3% nationally.
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Data sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Source: HM Land Registry licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime data sourced from police.uk and updated monthly.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.