We take a look at housing and property statistics in Southend-on-Sea. Quite interesting to see where the population of Southend lives, and how big our houses are!

Thanks to the reasonably short commute into London from a number of different railway stations in Southend and the surrounding areas, at less than an hour’s journey, Southend is a popular choice for those looking for reasonably priced accommodation that’s easy to get to from London yet offers its own wide variety of amenities.

We asked Dan Chambers, the director of award-winning 1st Call Sales & Lettings in Southend, regarding his thoughts on why many are choosing to relocate from London and are instead searching for property for sale and flats to rent in Southend and the surrounding area:

“Many people moved down to Southend from London because of the close proximity to the capital and of course, receiving far more bang for your buck.

Outside investment, the university, expanding airport and the regeneration of many existing sites have all assisted in some way to Southend’s success and the influx of buyers ultimately contributing to increased house prices.”

Leigh-on-Sea nearby can even boast of being the fourth best place to live in the UK, according to The Times’ Brick and Mortar Team of experts - the only place in Essex to have made their Top 30 Best Places list! Not forgetting Thorpe Bay to the other side of Southend with its large Victorian houses, and quieter beach areas - perfect for families!

Property Ownership and Rental Statistics of Southend

According to the 2011 Census, Southend has a population of 173,600. So where do they all live?

Owned 30.7%
Mortgage 34.4%
Shared 0.4%
Social Rented (Council) 6.8%
Social Rented (Housing Assoc) 4.7%
Private Rented 20.7%
Other 1.3%
Rent-Free 0.9%

Only a third of Southend’s population rent their property. The average asking rent of property in Southend-on-Sea, of those currently listed on Zoopla, is £1,188pcm. The average asking price of property in Southend-on-Sea is £357,555. The average property value based on Zoopla’s current estimates is £244,901. The property ownership in Southend would suggest that Southend is a reasonably affluent area, with a slightly higher than national average home ownership figure.

Property and House Sizes in Southend by Number of Rooms

Looking at the 2011 Census, we can determine property and house sizes by examining the 74,678 households in Southend-on-Sea.

Number of bedrooms:

  • No bedrooms: 228
  • 1 Bedroom: 12,834
  • 2 Bedrooms: 22,1289
  • 3 Bedrooms: 26,753
  • 4 Bedrooms: 10,060
  • 5 or More Bedrooms: 2,614

Number of Rooms in Total:

  • 1 Room: 801
  • 2 Rooms: 2,776
  • 3 Rooms: 9,972
  • 4 Rooms: 15,648
  • 5 Rooms: 16,292
  • 6 Rooms: 14,033
  • 7 Rooms: 7,786
  • 8 Rooms: 4,273
  • 9 or More Rooms: 3,097

 

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