Southend-on-Sea: prices, rents and costs (2026)
A data-led briefing for buyers, renters and investors — not a listings catalogue and not financial advice.
Not financial or legal advice. Official averages are for screening only. Worked examples use labelled assumptions. Speak to a mortgage broker, solicitor or adviser before you decide.
Southend-on-Sea is a local authority in England. UK HPI average price £326,132 (0.0% over 12 months). ONS average private rent £1,316 a month, implying about 4.8% gross yield before costs. Figures are for screening only — not a valuation, rental appraisal or financial advice.
Market snapshot
Average prices by property type
UK HPI averages for the authority, with sold-price medians from HM Land Registry Price Paid where we hold local sales.
| Type | Average / median | 12-month | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | £350,000 | 0.0% | 1687 |
| Detached | £561,000 | 0.0% | 293 |
| Semi-detached | £400,000 | 0.0% | 531 |
| Terraced | £330,000 | 0.0% | 356 |
| Flat | £220,000 | 0.0% | 507 |
Line chart of local house prices or HPI index over recent periods.
Bar chart of average or median prices by property type.
Source: UK House Price Index and HM Land Registry Price Paid where local sales are loaded.
Sold prices (Land Registry)
| Type | Sales | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1687 | £350,000 | £265,000–£470,000 |
| Detached | 293 | £561,000 | £443,000–£762,750 |
| Semi-detached | 531 | £400,000 | £340,000–£487,750 |
| Terraced | 356 | £330,000 | £299,750–£400,000 |
| Flat | 507 | £220,000 | £175,000–£280,000 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid, standard price paid (category A), last 24 months across the whole local authority.
Average rents by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Mean rent | 12-month | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | £884 | +5.1% | Sep 2026 |
| 2-bed | £1,124 | +5.0% | Sep 2026 |
| 3-bed | £1,371 | +5.4% | Sep 2026 |
| 4-bed | £1,879 | +4.8% | Sep 2026 |
Line chart of average private rents over recent periods.
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Affordability
Price-to-earnings and rent-to-earnings coming soon once median earnings are imported for this authority.
Cost to buy and cost to rent
Cost to buy (illustration)
Uses the authority average price, 10% deposit, first-time-buyer stamp duty rules where they apply, and typical monthly running costs. Not a quote.
- Average price £326,132
- Deposit (10%) £32,613
- Stamp duty £1,306
- Legal / survey £2,500
- Estimated monthly £1,984
Day-one cash £36,419
Cost to rent (illustration)
Uses the authority average private rent plus estimated council tax, energy, broadband and contents insurance. Not a quote.
- Average rent £1,316
- Council tax £185
- Energy £145
- Broadband £30
- Move-in cash (caps) £2,834
Monthly total £1,688
EPC mix
EPC band mix coming soon. Check individual certificates on the EPC Register.
Flood risk
Flood summary coming soon for this area. Check the Environment Agency long-term flood risk map for a specific address.
Transport and commute
Commute notes coming soon. Use National Rail or TfL journey planners for a specific station pair.
Schools and crime
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Check a home in this area
Open Is it worth it? for Southend-on-Sea, then paste a listing link or enter the price and postcode.
For investors
Estimated gross yield from official averages: 4.8%. Gross yield is not net profit.
No published buy-to-let town guide for this authority yet. The buy-to-let menu still lists the towns that do.
FAQ
What is the average house price in Southend-on-Sea?
The UK House Price Index average for Southend-on-Sea is £326,132 as of August 2026. That is an authority-wide average, not the price of a particular street or home. Not a valuation.
What is the average rent in Southend-on-Sea?
The ONS Price Index of Private Rents average for Southend-on-Sea is £1,316 a month. New lettings can differ from the stock average.
Is Southend-on-Sea affordable?
Earnings-based affordability ratios are not loaded for Southend-on-Sea yet. Use Is it worth it? with a specific asking price or rent for a worked monthly-cost example.
What yield do investors see in Southend-on-Sea?
Estimated gross yield from official averages is 4.8%. Gross yield ignores mortgage costs, voids, maintenance and tax, so it is not take-home profit.
How do I check a specific home in Southend-on-Sea?
Use Is it worth it? with the listing link or postcode. It screens fair value, monthly costs and common red flags for England and Wales.
Canonical page: /areas/southend-on-sea. Sources: UK HPI, ONS private rents, HM Land Registry Price Paid, Environment Agency where loaded.