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House prices in Southend-on-Sea
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Southend-on-Sea have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.2% to a typical £328,939, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £430,703.
That's 21% above the UK average of £271,295.
Southend-on-Sea house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Southend-on-Sea
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £644,353 ▲ +4.9%
- Semi-detached £430,703 ▲ +6.1%
- Terraced £334,128 ▲ +5.5%
- Flat £199,770 ▲ +1.3%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 170 HIGH STREET, SS3 0ET | £292,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 46 BLACKGATE ROAD, SS3 9SE | £255,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 91 CONISTON, SS2 6SL | £300,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 57A HEYGATE AVENUE, SS1 2AN | £255,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 WAKERING AVENUE, SS3 9BE | £315,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 144 ADMIRALS WALK, SS3 9FN | £650,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 GOYA RISE, SS3 9TE | £299,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 18 KIRKHAM ROAD, SS2 6BY | £405,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 30 ST ANDREWS ROAD, SS3 9HZ | £205,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 RAVENDALE WAY, SS3 8YA | £740,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Southend-on-Sea costs 8.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Southend-on-Sea ranks nationally →
Southend-on-Sea is the 135th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 67,242 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Southend-on-Sea.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 33.2%
- Median floor area 75 m²
- Median annual energy cost £880
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Slough £329,713
- House prices in Wiltshire £327,384
- House prices in Thurrock £327,028
- House prices in Dorset £326,381
- House prices in Bedford £332,893
- House prices in Milton Keynes £324,767
- House prices in South Gloucestershire £340,401
- House prices in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole £315,473
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Southend-on-Sea?
- The average house price in Southend-on-Sea is £328,939, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Southend-on-Sea changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Southend-on-Sea have risen +4.2% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Southend-on-Sea by property type?
- Latest average prices in Southend-on-Sea:
- detached homes: £644,353
- semi-detached homes: £430,703
- terraced homes: £334,128
- flats: £199,770
- Is Southend-on-Sea affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Southend-on-Sea costs 8.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Southend-on-Sea ranks nationally.
- Is Southend-on-Sea an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Southend-on-Sea costs £328,939 — 21% more than the UK average of £271,295. Southend-on-Sea is the 135th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Southend-on-Sea?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Southend-on-Sea's average of £328,939, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Southend-on-Sea?
- On a typical Southend-on-Sea sale at £328,939, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,900–£5,900, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Southend-on-Sea?
- Moving home in Southend-on-Sea typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.