Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Southend-on-Sea has seen over 8,000 sales in the past five years, reflecting a moderately active coastal market. The median price of £300,000 sits notably below the mean, suggesting a concentration of lower-value properties alongside some significantly pricier homes. The market has declined by 5.3% over the five-year period, though recent activity in early 2025 has recovered to £361,475.
Property Types and Price Differences — Flats dominate sales volume at 2,540 transactions and remain the most affordable option at £202,808 on average. Terraced homes bridge the middle ground at £315,763, while semi-detached properties command £373,982. Detached houses are nearly three times the price of flats, averaging £597,935, reflecting their scarcity in the town's market.
Price Trends Over Time — The five-year trajectory shows general softness, with prices sliding from £345,077 in 2021 to the current £326,700. A notable spike in 2023 to £359,223 proved temporary, with prices settling back to 2021 levels as recent data emerges.
What Stands Out — The market spans a wide range, from £160,000 to £525,000, reflecting diverse neighbourhoods and property types across the seaside town. Flats account for nearly a third of all sales, indicating strong demand for lower-cost entry points.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Avenue | 375 | £262,179 |
| High Street | 168 | £334,034 |
| Southchurch Road | 155 | £223,292 |
| Sutton Road | 94 | £285,341 |
| York Road | 91 | £204,804 |
| Southchurch Avenue | 83 | £189,579 |
| Bournemouth Park Road | 78 | £274,542 |
| North Avenue | 78 | £277,480 |
| South Avenue | 78 | £294,524 |
| Central Avenue | 73 | £289,753 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 440 Sutton Road | SS2 5EZ | £205,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 52 Earls Hall Avenue | SS2 6PD | £470,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | FLAT 56, THE PINNACLE, 59 Victoria Avenue | SS2 6DS | £168,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 60 Chelsworth Crescent | SS1 3EF | £310,500 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 34 Chelsworth Crescent | SS1 3EF | £480,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 123 High Street | SS3 0EB | £350,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 22 Maldon Road | SS2 5AZ | £265,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 141 High Street | SS3 9AU | £200,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 24A Gordon Road | SS1 1NQ | £160,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 81 Huntingdon Road | SS1 2XW | £525,000 | Semi-detached |
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Prices in Southend On Sea have decreased by 5% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £348,975 and the median is £300,000.
The mean average property price in Southend On Sea is £348,975 based on 8,007 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £300,000.
The most expensive property type in Southend On Sea is detached homes, averaging £597,935. The most affordable is flats, averaging £202,808. There have been 8,007 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 8,007 property sales recorded in Southend On Sea over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Victoria Avenue with 375 sales.
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