Living in Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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Property Market in Southend-on-Sea
Average Prices by Type in Southend-on-SeaThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | £347,703 | 111 |
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Local administration around Southend-on-Sea
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Nearest GP surgeries to Southend-on-Sea
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sas Mid and South Essex Stp | Suite 7, Skyline Plaza, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea | 0.1 mi | 01702 742102 |
| Dr F Khan Carnavon Road Surgery | Carnarvon Road Surgery, 1st Floor, 183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea | 0.3 mi | 01702 349957 |
| Dr Navin Kumar | 183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea | 0.3 mi | 01702 342589 |
| West Road Surgery | North Road Primary Care Centre, 183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea | 0.3 mi | 01702 339865 |
| The Queensway Surgery | Queensway Surgery, 75 Queensway, Southend-on-Sea | 0.4 mi | 01702 463333 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Southend-on-Sea
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haveela Pharmacy | North Road Pcc, 183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea | 0.3 mi | 01702 341979 |
| Southend Pharmacy | Queensway Surgery, 75 Queensway, Southend-on-Sea | 0.4 mi | 01702 612003 |
| Boots | Unit G48, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend-on-Sea | 0.4 mi | 01702 332663 |
| Queensway Pharmacy | 61 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea | 0.5 mi | 01702 614666 |
| Rays Pharmacy | 47 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea | 0.5 mi | 01702 466247 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Southend-on-Sea
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Avenue (dental Surgery) | 107 Baxter Avenue, Southend-on-Sea | 0.1 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 108 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea | 0.4 mi | |
| Southchurch Road (dental Surgery) | 4 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea | 0.5 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 4a Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea | 0.5 mi | |
| Warrior House Health Centre | Warrior House, 42-82 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea | 0.5 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Southend-on-Sea
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80, OAKEN GRANGE DRIVE | £408,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 31, SWEYNE AVENUE | £185,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 2, NIGHTINGALE CLOSE | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 39, CAROLINES CLOSE | £285,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 23, KEITH WAY | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 143, 27, VICTORIA AVENUE | £275,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 151, WESTERN APPROACHES | £282,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 50, ST BENETS ROAD | £300,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 22, ARAGON CLOSE | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 176, 27, VICTORIA AVENUE | £265,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
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Schools in Southend-on-Sea
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| The Westborough School | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Barons Court Primary School and Nursery | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Bournemouth Park Academy | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Earls Hall Primary School | Not rated | 1.0 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Temple Sutton Primary School | Good | 1.0 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| St Bernard's High School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Chase High School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
Broadband in Southend-on-Sea
Local Amenities in Southend-on-Sea
Parks & Green Spaces
- Southend Bowling Club 0 mi
- Churchill Gardens 0.1 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
- Pitch 0.5 mi
- Park 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl 0.3 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.4 mi
- Co-op Food 0.5 mi
- Londis 0.7 mi
- Aldi 0.7 mi
Train Stations
- Southend Victoria Rail Station 0.3 mi
- Prittlewell Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Southend Central Rail Station 0.6 mi
- Westcliff Rail Station 0.9 mi
- Southend East Rail Station 1.1 mi
Airports
- London Southend Airport 1.8 mi
- Barling Airfield 4.1 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- North Road Primary Care Centre 0.3 mi
- Chemist @ Southend 0.4 mi
- BMI Southend Private Hospital 0.4 mi
- ueensway Pharmacy 0.5 mi
- Hey Baby 0.5 mi
Area Profile for Southend-on-Sea
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Planning & Heritage in Southend-on-Sea
No special planning designations found near the town centre.