Is SS1 2HW a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

943 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SS1 2HW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
367
Anti-social behaviour
144
Public order
72
Drugs
69
Shoplifting
67
Other theft
57
Criminal damage & arson
54
Vehicle crime
34

House prices

£328,383

Average price in Southend-on-Sea (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 1.6% year on year.

Terraced
£334,776
Semi-detached
£430,009
Detached
£644,057
Flat / maisonette
£198,797

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SS1 2HW specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SS1 2HW on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SS1 2HW on Check Food Hygiene

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