Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SS2 postcode area, covering Southend-on-sea and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£177,873
Median price
£160,000
5-year trend
+20.5%
Total sales
22,203
The SS2 area has 612 individual postcodes with 22,203 registered sales. Prices are -55.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Southend-on-sea. The five-year price movement is +20.5%.
An Essex seaside resort with the world's longest pleasure pier, c2c trains to London Fenchurch Street in under an hour and a thriving airport on the edge of town.
🚆 Main station
Southend Central
⏱️ London commute
~55 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Southend High School for Boys (Outstanding)
SS2 averages £177,873, placing it in the affordable category, -55.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 22,203 recorded sales across 612 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SS2 is +20.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SS2 6EB
£271,119 avg · 293 sales
SS2 5DH
£87,106 avg · 170 sales
SS2 6UJ
£133,266 avg · 163 sales
SS2 5GD
£185,262 avg · 156 sales
SS2 5DX
£150,642 avg · 131 sales
SS2 6BB
£143,047 avg · 128 sales
SS2 4JQ
£100,785 avg · 126 sales
SS2 5ED
£129,794 avg · 118 sales
SS2 5AR
£120,677 avg · 117 sales
This SS2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SS2 postcode area is £177,873, based on 22,203 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Southend-on-sea.
Properties in SS2 average £177,873, which is -55.0% below the national average of £395,697 for England and Wales.
The median price (£160,000) is 10.0% below the average (£177,873), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SS2 have moved +20.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.