Affordability in Southend-on-Sea
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Southend-on-Sea
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £878 | +5.0% |
| 2 bed | £1,116 | +4.8% |
| 3 bed | £1,360 | +5.1% |
| 4+ bed | £1,864 | +4.5% |
| All sizes | £1,306 | +4.9% |
Who lives in Southend-on-Sea
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Southend-on-Sea?
The median house price in Southend-on-Sea is £340,000 (ONS, 2025), about 10.7× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Southend-on-Sea?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Southend-on-Sea is £1,116 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Southend-on-Sea data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.