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Southend-on-Sea is a coastal city in Essex with a population of 180,686. The median house price stands at £330,000, with 5,218 sales in the past 12 months. Prices have risen 15.8% over five years. The area has 83,577 dwellings, with 61.3% owner-occupied.
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The median age is 41.7 years. About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Southend. Crime recorded 2,179 incidents in July 2026, equivalent to 12.1 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category. For education, 60 schools serve the area including 33 primary and 12 secondary schools; 27 of 31 Ofsted-rated schools are good or better. Transport links include 12 rail stations; Prittlewell Rail Station is 0.9 km away, with a 56-minute commute to London Liverpool Street. Air quality is good for nitrogen dioxide but moderate for particulate matter. The area has 101 supermarkets, 407 food and drink venues, and 77 greenspaces. Council tax band D is £2,256.30.
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