Southend-On-SeaSS1
Southend-on-Sea · East of England
# Southend-On-Sea (SS1) Market Analysis SS1 exhibits a trajectory score of 39.3/100, placing it in the fourth percentile nationally with average growth indicators. Property prices have grown at 1.5% compound annual growth over five years, substantially below national trends, whilst rental growth has reached 4.8% CAGR over the same period. The district remains in pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting limited structural transformation currently underway. Population growth of 0.3% over five years indicates demographic stasis. This divergence between rental and capital growth suggests the market may appeal to income-focused investors, though capital appreciation prospects appear constrained relative to broader market performance.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Southend-On-Sea · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.5 points this month to 40/100, driven mainly by demand.
5 planning applications submitted in SS1 over the last six months, 2 change of use.
- Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 8-bed HMO (Sui Generis), erect single storey rear extension with roof lantern, install dormer to rear to create habitable accommodation in roofspace, rooflights to front, remove existing chimney, alterations to elevations and layout bin and cycle stores to rear (Amended Proposal)Jun 2026 · Registered
- Change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 8-bed HMO (Sui Generis) erect single storey rear extension and layout cycle and refuse stores to rear (Amended Proposal)Feb 2026 · Registered
- Crown reduce Silver birch (Betula pendula) in the rear garden by 2.5 metres (Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area)Jun 2026 · Registered
Southend-On-Sea (SS1) common questions
Is Southend-On-Sea up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Southend-On-Sea (SS1) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 40/100 (Average), in the top 95% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Southend-On-Sea safe?
Southend-On-Sea has a safety score of 19/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Southend-On-Sea?
The average property price in Southend-On-Sea (SS1) is £407k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Southend-On-Sea?
The median monthly rent in Southend-On-Sea (SS1) is £1,272 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southend-On-Sea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Rochford (SS4), Southend-On-Sea (SS2), Sheerness (ME12), Westcliff-On-Sea (SS0). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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