Forest Avenue, Southend-On-Sea
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS1 2HU.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Forest Avenue, Southend-On-Sea have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £280,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £257,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. 80% of homes sold here were freehold and 20% leasehold.
House prices on Forest Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forest Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SS1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 80% freehold and 20% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £257,500 | 5 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Forest Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Forest Avenue SS1 2HU | 5 Jun 2026 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Forest Avenue SS1 2HU | 12 Jan 2021 | £103,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, Forest Avenue SS1 2HU | 30 Oct 2018 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Forest Avenue SS1 2HU | 14 May 2018 | £750 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Forest Avenue SS1 2HU | 10 Mar 2016 | £92,500 | Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Forest Avenue | £235,000 (Oct 2018) → £280,000 (Jun 2026) | +19% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forest Avenue
Crime
948 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forest Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 365 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 |
| Public order | 64 |
| Shoplifting | 63 |
| Drugs | 55 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 54 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forest Avenue is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The Essex coast at Southend seafront from the Pier to Chalkwell Flood alert area
- 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 Forest Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 440 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School 611 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bournemouth Park Academy 534 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 303 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School 420 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Compass Community School Boleyn Park 8 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Bernard's High School 1,001 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 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 Central station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Southend Victoria station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Southend East station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Seaway Car park (opp, Chancellor Road) 2 min walk
- Norman Harris House (opp, Queensway) 2 min walk
- Norman Harris House (o/s, Queensway) 3 min walk
- Travel Centre (Stop A, Chichester Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Warrior Square Surgery
61 Warrior Square, Southend-On-Sea · 0.3 mi - The Queensway Surgery
Queensway Surgery, 75 Queensway, Southend-On-Sea · 0.5 mi - The Practice Northumberland Avenue
32 Northumberland Avenue, Southend On Sea · 0.5 mi - Southend Medical Centre
50-52 London Road, Southend-On-Sea · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Southend · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland York Road Southend · 0.2 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Southend · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Kursaal Southend Express · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Fittleworth Medical Ltd · 0.2 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Royal Mews Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Conservation Dental Centre · 0.3 mi
- Warrior House Health Centre · 0.3 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 30.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 62.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,189 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,569 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Forest Avenue
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Who lives around Forest Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 87.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.4% | 5.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 44.9% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 42.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 87.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 23.7% | 12.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25% | 27.2% |
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 17.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.5% | 12% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 46.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.3% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 41.2% | 24.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12.4% | 23.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.1% | 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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