Area Guide – Southend-on-Sea (SS)

Living in Southend-on-Sea (SS)

Crime levels in Southend-on-Sea (SS) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, strong local rail connectivity, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Southend-on-Sea (SS)

Is Southend-on-Sea (SS) a good place to live?

Southend-on-Sea (SS) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and strong rail connectivity.

Are there good schools in Southend-on-Sea (SS)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Southend-on-Sea (SS)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (87 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	0.2 mi
St Helen's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
The Westborough Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
The Westborough School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
The Westborough Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Bournemouth Park Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Bournemouth Park Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Bournemouth Park Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Bournemouth Park Academy	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
St Bernard's High School and Arts College	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
St Bernard's High School	Secondary	Good	0.7 mi
Porters Grange Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Southend High School for Boys	Secondary	Outstanding	0.8 mi
Porters Grange Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
The Prittlewell Technology College	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Chase High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Temple Sutton County Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Temple Sutton County Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Temple Sutton Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Earls Hall Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Earls Hall Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Prince Avenue Primary Foundation School and Nursery	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Cecil Jones College	Secondary	Not rated	1.2 mi

directions_railway Transport Strong rail connectivity with 7 stations within 2 miles

Station	Distance
Southend Victoria Rail Station	0.3 mi
Prittlewell Rail Station	0.4 mi
Southend Central Rail Station	0.6 mi
Westcliff Rail Station	0.9 mi
Southend East Rail Station	1.1 mi
Southend Airport Rail Station	1.6 mi
Chalkwell Rail Station	1.7 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £350,000 across 2,743 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 46 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
SAS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX STP	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
SAS WEST ESSEX COMMISCEO PCS LIMITED	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
WEST ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
DR NAVIN KUMAR	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
DR F KHAN CARNAVON ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE QUEENSWAY SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
THE QUEENSWAY SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SOUTHEND VICTORIA PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SOUTHEND MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
BMI SOUTHEND PRIVATE HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
DR D E PELTA & PARTNERS	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
WARRIOR SQUARE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
SOUTHEND TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
FAIRHAVENS HOSPICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DR V G W CROWHURST & PARTNER	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
VALKYRIE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
SOUTHEND WEST CENTRAL PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
VALKYRIE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
WESTCLIFF MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
THE VALKYRIE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
DR SOORIAKUMARAN	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
KALSONS CHEMIST	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
ST LUKE'S HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
SOUTH ESSEX BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MSK - TYRELLS CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MSK - CANVEY CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
DERMATOLOGY - TYRELLS CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
DERMATOLOGY - CANVEY CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
MSK CLINICS - SUHFT	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
WOMENS & CHILDREN - CANVEY CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
SURGERY - TYRELLS CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
ONCOLOGY CLINICS - SUHFT	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
SURGERY - CANVEY CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
BELLE VUE BAPTIST CHURCH - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
NORTH AVENUE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
THE PRACTICE NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
SOUTHEND EAST PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
CENTRAL SURGERY - SOUTHCHURCH BLVD	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
SOUTHBOURNE GROVE BRANC	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
DR V SOORIAKUMARAN & PARTNER	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
VERGHESE G	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THE SHAFTESBURY AVENUE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
SS9 SOUTH PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
THE PALL MALL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
HIGHLANDS SURGERY, BRANCH SITE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
HIGHLANDS SURGERY, BRANCH SITE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
SOUTHEND HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	1.0 mi