Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS1 2HZ, SS1 2RR, SS1 2RP.
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At a glance
184 property sales on Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £175,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £181,983. That is 52% below the Southend-On-Sea average of £362,641 over the same period. 55 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 45 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 96% flat, 3% terraced, 1% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Southchurch Avenue range from £63,000 to £320,000. 10% of homes sold here were freehold and 90% leasehold. Of 180 streets in Southend-On-Sea with at least two sales in the last year, Southchurch Avenue ranks 171st for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Southchurch Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SS1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 10% freehold and 90% leasehold across 250 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 177 | £181,983 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Terraced | 5 | £236,600 | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £209,750 | 15 Nov 2023 |
Sold prices on Southchurch Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 91, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 9 Feb 2026 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 19 Dec 2025 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 7 Nov 2025 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 93A, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RS | 12 Sep 2025 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 9 Sep 2025 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 18, Chelsea Court, 138, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RP | 28 May 2025 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 84A, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 9 May 2025 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 84B, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 9 May 2025 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 84, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 3 Apr 2025 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 63, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 31 Mar 2025 | £230,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 126, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RP | 28 Mar 2025 | £152,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 42, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 28 Mar 2025 | £178,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 84, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 3 Feb 2025 | £380,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 81, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RS | 29 Jan 2025 | £364,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 59, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 20 Dec 2024 | £173,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 61, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2EY | 6 Dec 2024 | £116,400 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 76 - 78, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 29 Oct 2024 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 16 Sep 2024 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 88, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 11 Sep 2024 | £258,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 130A, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RP | 21 Aug 2024 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 59, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2EY | 21 Aug 2024 | £11,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 57, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2EY | 30 Jul 2024 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 40, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 18 Jul 2024 | £172,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 70, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 5 Jul 2024 | £174,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 91, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 13 May 2024 | £188,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 50, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 3 May 2024 | £227,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 39, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 4 Apr 2024 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 80, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 28 Mar 2024 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 80, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 28 Mar 2024 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 61A, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2EY | 6 Dec 2023 | £267,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 107B, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RW | 15 Nov 2023 | £251,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 114, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RP | 8 Nov 2023 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 114, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RP | 8 Nov 2023 | £168,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Lauriston Place, 150, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2PF | 27 Sep 2023 | £121,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 61, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 25 Sep 2023 | £237,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2EY | 18 Aug 2023 | £181,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 57, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2EY | 21 Jul 2023 | £142,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 42, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 31 May 2023 | £182,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 82, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 12 May 2023 | £160,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 82A, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 12 May 2023 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 83, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 28 Apr 2023 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 24, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 28 Apr 2023 | £192,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 41, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2EY | 21 Apr 2023 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 2, Lauriston Place, 150, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2PF | 31 Mar 2023 | £137,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 62, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 10 Feb 2023 | £245,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 82, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RR | 31 Jan 2023 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 25 Jan 2023 | £239,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 93, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RS | 12 Jan 2023 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 109, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2RW | 22 Dec 2022 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 18, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue SS1 2HZ | 9 Dec 2022 | £181,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 91, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £165,500 (Jul 2016) → £180,000 (Aug 2018) → £188,000 (May 2024) → £185,000 (Feb 2026) | +12% over 10 yrs |
| Flat 5, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £160,000 (Jul 2016) → £170,000 (Jul 2018) → £170,000 (Dec 2025) | +6% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 8, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £150,000 (Jul 2016) → £180,000 (Nov 2018) → £170,000 (Nov 2025) | +13% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 32, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £201,000 (Jun 2016) → £225,000 (Sep 2025) | +12% over 9 yrs |
| 84, Southchurch Avenue | £380,000 (Feb 2025) → £150,000 (Apr 2025) | -61% over under a year |
| Flat 63, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £218,000 (Mar 2016) → £252,000 (Oct 2016) → £230,000 (Mar 2025) | +6% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 3, 126, Southchurch Avenue | £150,000 (Jun 2020) → £152,500 (Mar 2025) | +2% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 42, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £160,000 (May 2016) → £182,000 (May 2023) → £178,000 (Mar 2025) | +11% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 59, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £163,000 (Mar 2016) → £173,000 (Dec 2024) | +6% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 4, 76 - 78, Southchurch Avenue | £110,000 (Jun 2016) → £65,000 (Oct 2024) | -41% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 16, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £151,500 (Jul 2016) → £175,000 (Sep 2024) | +16% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 88, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £206,000 (Jul 2016) → £258,000 (Sep 2024) | +25% over 8 yrs |
| 130A, Southchurch Avenue | £122,000 (Mar 2022) → £140,000 (Aug 2024) | +15% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 40, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £158,000 (May 2016) → £172,500 (May 2018) → £172,500 (Jul 2024) | +9% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 70, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £169,995 (Mar 2016) → £175,000 (Mar 2017) → £174,000 (Jul 2024) | +2% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 50, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £211,000 (Apr 2016) → £200,000 (Jun 2021) → £227,000 (May 2024) | +8% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 39, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £205,000 (May 2016) → £197,000 (Apr 2021) → £220,000 (Apr 2024) | +7% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 61, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £216,000 (Mar 2016) → £233,000 (Feb 2018) → £237,500 (Sep 2023) | +10% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 3, 57, Southchurch Avenue | £103,000 (Jan 2017) → £140,000 (Oct 2020) → £142,000 (Jul 2023) | +38% over 6 yrs |
| 82, Southchurch Avenue | £250,000 (Sep 2017) → £340,000 (Jan 2023) → £160,000 (May 2023) | -36% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 24, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £157,500 (Jun 2016) → £165,000 (Jan 2022) → £192,500 (Apr 2023) | +22% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 83, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £163,000 (Jul 2016) → £205,000 (Apr 2023) | +26% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 62, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £216,000 (Mar 2016) → £245,000 (Feb 2023) | +13% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 1, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £183,000 (Jul 2016) → £239,000 (Jan 2023) | +31% over 6 yrs |
| 109, Southchurch Avenue | £180,000 (Jan 2022) → £155,000 (Dec 2022) | -14% over under a year |
| Flat 18, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £155,000 (Jun 2016) → £181,000 (Dec 2022) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 48, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £162,500 (Apr 2016) → £175,000 (Nov 2022) | +8% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 80, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £201,000 (Jul 2016) → £240,000 (Jun 2020) → £250,000 (Sep 2022) | +24% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 90, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £206,000 (Jul 2016) → £260,000 (Aug 2022) | +26% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 44, Highbanks, 155, Southchurch Avenue | £206,000 (May 2016) → £245,000 (Aug 2022) | +19% over 6 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 55 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Southchurch Avenue
Crime
984 crimes were reported within about a mile of Southchurch 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 | 377 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 |
| Public order | 70 |
| Shoplifting | 66 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 58 |
| Drugs | 55 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Southchurch 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 Southchurch Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 440 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Bournemouth Park Academy 534 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School 611 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery 434 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hamstel Junior School 583 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Southchurch High School 722 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School 420 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good 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 East station 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Southend Victoria station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Southend Central station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Southchurch Avenue cnr (adj, Southchurch Road) 1 min walk
- Bournemouth Park Road South (N-bound, Bournemouth Park Road) 1 min walk
- Southchurch Avenue cnr (opp, Southchurch Road) 1 min walk
- Sacred Heart Schools (o/s, Southchurch 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 · 0.4 mi - The Practice Northumberland Avenue
32 Northumberland Avenue, Southend On Sea · 0.6 mi - Southend Medical Centre
50-52 London Road, Southend-On-Sea · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Southend · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Southend On Sea Southchurch Road Local · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Southchurch Esso Express · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Southchurch Southend-On-Sea · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Rays Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Southchurch Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Queensway Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Park House Dental Practice Ltd · 0.1 mi
- Enanee Dental Practice · 0.2 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 | 2 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 35.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 36.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 27.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,061 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,130 |
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 Southchurch Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.2% | 87.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.1% | 5.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4% | 3.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.5% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 44.9% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 42.6% |
| Muslim | 5% | 3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | – |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 87.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 21.2% | 12.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.4% | 27.2% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 19.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 17.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.8% | 12% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 46.7% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.2% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 39.1% | 24.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.5% | 23.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.2% | 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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