Lovelace Avenue, Southend-On-Sea
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS1 2QU.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Lovelace Avenue, Southend-On-Sea have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 18 Oct 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £185,333. Average sale prices rose from £245,000 in 2017 to £289,665 in 2024 (+18%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 43% flat, 43% terraced, 14% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Lovelace Avenue range from £160,000 to £435,000. 50% of homes sold here were freehold and 50% leasehold.
House prices on Lovelace Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lovelace 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: 50% freehold and 50% leasehold across 16 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £185,333 | 28 May 2024 |
| Terraced | 6 | £345,416 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £376,500 | 26 Apr 2022 |
Sold prices on Lovelace Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18A, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 29 Jan 2026 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 18 Oct 2024 | £349,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 7 Jun 2024 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24B, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 28 May 2024 | £184,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15A, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 9 Oct 2023 | £192,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 14, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 7 Jul 2023 | £218,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 42, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 26 Apr 2022 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15A, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 25 Aug 2021 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 31 Mar 2021 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 27 Sep 2019 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 9 Aug 2019 | £182,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 30, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 18 Apr 2019 | £318,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 30 Jul 2018 | £342,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 14, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 23 Oct 2017 | £127,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 11 Aug 2017 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, 14, Lovelace Avenue SS1 2QU | 27 Jan 2017 | £160,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15A, Lovelace Avenue | £175,000 (Aug 2021) → £192,500 (Oct 2023) | +10% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 4, 14, Lovelace Avenue | £160,000 (Jan 2017) → £218,000 (Jul 2023) | +36% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lovelace Avenue
Crime
789 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lovelace 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 | 301 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 |
| Shoplifting | 62 |
| Public order | 56 |
| Drugs | 46 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 40 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lovelace Avenue 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 Lovelace Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 440 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Southchurch High School 722 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery 434 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hamstel Junior School 583 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Southend High School for Girls 1,312 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Greenways Primary School 856 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Nicholas School 108 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 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 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Southend Victoria station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Southend Central station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Surbiton Avenue (adj, Southchurch Road) 1 min walk
- Ilfracombe Road (adj, Southchurch Road) 2 min walk
- Surbiton Road (adj, Southchurch Road) 2 min walk
- Ilfracombe Avenue (adj, Southchurch Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Central Surgery - Southchurch Blvd
27 Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea · 0.3 mi - North Avenue Surgery
332 North Avenue, Southend-On-Sea · 0.5 mi - The Practice Northumberland Avenue
32 Northumberland Avenue, Southend On Sea · 0.5 mi - Warrior Square Surgery
61 Warrior Square, Southend-On-Sea · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Southend On Sea · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Southchurch Esso Express · 0.1 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Southchurch Road · 0.1 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Southend On Sea Southchurch Road Local · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Southchurch Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Howells & Harrison · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Enanee Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Park House Dental Practice Ltd · 0.5 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 43.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 43.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 820 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,871 |
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.
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Who lives around Lovelace Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.3% | 87.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.2% | 2.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4% | 5.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 2% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 44.9% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 42.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 87.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 17.8% | 12.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.2% | 27.2% |
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.6% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.5% | 17.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.5% | 12% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 46.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.9% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 33.3% | 24.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19% | 23.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.8% | 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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