# SS3 Southend-On-Sea SS3 demonstrates moderate market performance with a trajectory score of 46.3/100, placing it at the 28th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, residential prices have appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%, whilst rental yields have grown faster at 4.2% annually. Population expansion remains modest at 1.0% over the same period. The district sits within a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited immediate transformation indicators. These metrics indicate a steady, unexceptional market characterised by rental income outpacing capital appreciation—a dynamic typical of established suburban areas with stable but limited growth catalysts.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Southend-On-Sea · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by risk.
Southend-On-Sea (SS3) common questions
Is Southend-On-Sea up and coming?
Southend-On-Sea (SS3) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 67% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
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 (SS3) is £407k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Southend-On-Sea?
The median monthly rent in Southend-On-Sea (SS3) is £1,260 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southend-On-Sea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bury St Edmunds (IP32), Sudbury (CO10), Bury St Edmunds (IP33), Bury St Edmunds (IP31), Bury St Edmunds (IP30). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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