Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS1 2YH, SS1 2ES, SS1 2YP.
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At a glance
115 property sales on Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £320,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £286,697. Average sale prices rose from £251,132 in 2016 to £343,750 in 2026 (+37%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 12% below the Southend-On-Sea average of £362,641 over the same period. 31 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 28 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 86% flat, 12% terraced, 2% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Eastern Esplanade range from £88,500 to £790,000. 15% of homes sold here were freehold and 85% leasehold. Of 180 streets in Southend-On-Sea with at least two sales in the last year, Eastern Esplanade ranks 99th for average price.
House prices on Eastern Esplanade compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SS1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 15% freehold and 85% leasehold across 149 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 99 | £286,697 | 29 May 2026 |
| Terraced | 14 | £453,214 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £262,500 | 22 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Eastern Esplanade
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9, Faversham Lodge, 203 - 206, Eastern Esplanade SS1 3AD | 29 May 2026 | £430,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 118A, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 22 May 2026 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Sovereign Views, 163, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2UU | 23 Apr 2026 | £390,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 121A, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 26 Mar 2026 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 121A, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 26 Mar 2026 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 23, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 9 Mar 2026 | £340,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 118B, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 20 Feb 2026 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 57A, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2ES | 19 Dec 2025 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 51A, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2ES | 28 Oct 2025 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, Sovereign Views, 163, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2UU | 19 Sep 2025 | £380,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Murray House, Eastern Esplanade SS1 3DN | 12 Sep 2025 | £410,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 45, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2ES | 1 Sep 2025 | £334,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 8, Sovereign Views, 163, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2UU | 5 Aug 2025 | £380,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Esplanade Court, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YG | 24 Mar 2025 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 196, Eastern Esplanade SS1 3AA | 12 Dec 2024 | £450,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Esplanade Court, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YG | 12 Dec 2024 | £298,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 11 - 12, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2ER | 4 Dec 2024 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Tideway, 80, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2DA | 3 Dec 2024 | £435,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 22 Nov 2024 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 29, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 21 Nov 2024 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Esplanade Court, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YG | 27 Sep 2024 | £276,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, Sovereign Views, 163, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2UU | 27 Sep 2024 | £385,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Sapphire Court, 100, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YP | 21 Aug 2024 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Swatchways, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YJ | 5 Jul 2024 | £340,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 28, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 11 Jun 2024 | £370,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Estuary Lodge, Eastern Esplanade SS1 3AE | 1 Mar 2024 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 47, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2ES | 9 Feb 2024 | £330,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 123, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 17 Jan 2024 | £10,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 2, Estuary Lodge, Eastern Esplanade SS1 3AE | 27 Nov 2023 | £395,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Sapphire Court, 100, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YP | 10 Oct 2023 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 31, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 2 Oct 2023 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 22 Sep 2023 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2ER | 15 Sep 2023 | £425,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 9, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 4 Sep 2023 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 109, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YP | 20 Jul 2023 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 109A, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YP | 20 Jul 2023 | £400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 174C, Eastern Esplanade SS1 3AA | 27 Apr 2023 | £362,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 124, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 11 Apr 2023 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 51, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2ES | 29 Mar 2023 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 24 Feb 2023 | £371,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 85, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YT | 18 Jan 2023 | £790,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 174A, Eastern Esplanade SS1 3AA | 5 Dec 2022 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Esplanade Court, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YG | 23 Nov 2022 | £375,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2ES | 28 Oct 2022 | £383,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YT | 14 Oct 2022 | £590,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Sovereign Views, 163, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2UU | 20 Sep 2022 | £380,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 28, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 30 Aug 2022 | £277,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Swatchways, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YJ | 14 Jul 2022 | £373,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 201B, Eastern Esplanade SS1 3AD | 5 Jul 2022 | £237,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 123A, Eastern Esplanade SS1 2YH | 1 Jul 2022 | £255,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 23, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade | £240,000 (Mar 2016) → £340,000 (Mar 2026) | +42% over 10 yrs |
| 118B, Eastern Esplanade | £140,000 (Aug 2016) → £145,000 (Feb 2026) | +4% over 9 yrs |
| 57A, Eastern Esplanade | £190,000 (Feb 2016) → £225,000 (Dec 2025) | +18% over 10 yrs |
| 51A, Eastern Esplanade | £150,000 (Mar 2018) → £130,000 (Oct 2025) | -13% over 8 yrs |
| 2, Esplanade Court, Eastern Esplanade | £220,000 (Nov 2020) → £276,000 (Sep 2024) | +25% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 3, Sapphire Court, 100, Eastern Esplanade | £225,000 (Nov 2017) → £265,000 (May 2022) → £235,000 (Aug 2024) | +4% over 7 yrs |
| 9, Swatchways, Eastern Esplanade | £285,000 (Sep 2020) → £340,000 (Jul 2024) | +19% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 28, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade | £277,000 (Aug 2022) → £370,000 (Jun 2024) | +34% over 2 yrs |
| 47, Eastern Esplanade | £225,000 (May 2017) → £330,000 (Feb 2024) | +47% over 7 yrs |
| 123, Eastern Esplanade | £215,000 (Apr 2021) → £10,000 (Jan 2024) | -95% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 9, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade | £229,000 (Jun 2018) → £325,000 (Sep 2019) → £285,000 (Sep 2023) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 174C, Eastern Esplanade | £315,000 (Nov 2020) → £362,000 (Apr 2023) | +15% over 2 yrs |
| 124, Eastern Esplanade | £192,500 (Mar 2017) → £230,000 (Apr 2023) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 85, Eastern Esplanade | £707,500 (Mar 2017) → £790,000 (Jan 2023) | +12% over 6 yrs |
| 174A, Eastern Esplanade | £250,000 (Oct 2017) → £260,000 (Dec 2022) | +4% over 5 yrs |
| 5, Esplanade Court, Eastern Esplanade | £270,000 (Oct 2020) → £375,000 (Nov 2022) | +39% over 2 yrs |
| 75, Eastern Esplanade | £400,000 (Nov 2017) → £590,000 (Oct 2022) | +48% over 5 yrs |
| 5, Swatchways, Eastern Esplanade | £265,000 (Jul 2017) → £373,000 (Jul 2022) | +41% over 5 yrs |
| 201B, Eastern Esplanade | £180,000 (Nov 2020) → £237,500 (Jul 2022) | +32% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 12, Sovereign Views, 163, Eastern Esplanade | £225,000 (May 2019) → £380,000 (May 2022) | +69% over 3 yrs |
| 46, Eastern Esplanade | £300,000 (Apr 2018) → £465,000 (Apr 2022) | +55% over 4 yrs |
| 124A, Eastern Esplanade | £140,000 (Jan 2016) → £160,000 (Apr 2022) | +14% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 22, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade | £253,000 (Jul 2016) → £325,000 (Jan 2022) | +28% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 8, Tideway, 80, Eastern Esplanade | £325,000 (Jun 2020) → £410,000 (Aug 2021) | +26% over 1 yr |
| 187, Eastern Esplanade | £595,000 (Jul 2018) → £580,000 (Feb 2021) | -3% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 15, Waterside, 135, Eastern Esplanade | £255,000 (Mar 2017) → £360,000 (Dec 2020) | +41% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 3, Thorpe Lodge, Eastern Esplanade | £491,000 (Jan 2019) → £495,000 (Jul 2019) | +1% over under a year |
| 86A, Eastern Esplanade | £151,000 (Jan 2016) → £200,000 (Jun 2018) | +32% over 2 yrs |
| 86, Eastern Esplanade | £210,000 (Mar 2016) → £348,000 (Feb 2018) | +66% over 2 yrs |
| 4, Estuary Lodge, Eastern Esplanade | £265,000 (Feb 2016) → £372,500 (Oct 2017) | +41% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Eastern Esplanade
Crime
263 crimes were reported within about a mile of Eastern Esplanade in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 103 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Drugs | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Eastern Esplanade is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Essex coast at Shoeburyness to Southend Pier Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from Shoeburyness, to and including Southend seafront, including Southchurch Park Flood alert area
- Paglesham, Rochford, The Wakerings and Potton Island Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Eastern Esplanade
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Primary School 856 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Southchurch High School 722 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Southend High School for Girls 1,312 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 440 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hamstel Junior School 583 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery 434 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery 421 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Southend East station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Thorpe Bay station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Southend Central station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Halfway House PH (o/s, Eastern Esplanade) 2 min walk
- Halfway House PH (opp, Thorpe Esplanade) 2 min walk
- Lifstan Way South (adj, Eastern Esplanade) 3 min walk
- Roslin Hotel (o/s, Thorpe Esplanade) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Practice Northumberland Avenue
32 Northumberland Avenue, Southend On Sea · 0.6 mi - Southend Coastal Surgeries - Thorpe Bay
99 Tyrone Road, Thorpe Bay, Southend-On-Sea · 0.7 mi - Central Surgery - Southchurch Blvd
27 Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea · 0.8 mi - North Avenue Surgery
332 North Avenue, Southend-On-Sea · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Southchurch Southend-On-Sea · 0.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Southend On Sea · 0.8 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Southchurch Road · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Kursaal Southend Express · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Howells & Harrison · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.8 mi
- Howells & Harrison · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Portman Healthcare Ltd - Southend-on-sea · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Smiles On Broadway · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 63.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 35.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 689 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,469 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Southend-on-Sea with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Eastern Esplanade
Ethnic group
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.1% | 87.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 44.9% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 42.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 87.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.6% | 12.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.6% | 27.2% |
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 17.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 12% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 46.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.6% | 44.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.1% | 23.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21% | 24.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.3% | 7.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Southend-on-Sea.
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