House prices in Southend-on-Sea have gone up by an average of over £3,000 in the month of March, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in March 2022 average house prices in Southend-on-Sea reached £327,807.

This was up from £323,824 in February, representing over a 1.2 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 7.7 per cent.

How much have house prices increased in Southend-on-Sea?

Breaking it down for specific types of housing, all prices saw an increase.

  • Detached houses - Up to £631,693 from £623,675 in February
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £418,555 from £412,154 in February
  • Terraced houses - Up to £324,097 from £320,207 in February
  • Flats - Up to £210,419 from £208,626 in February

Echo: House prices in Brighton and Hove have gone up once again (PA)House prices in Brighton and Hove have gone up once again (PA)

How do Southend-on-Sea house prices compare to the UK average?

Even when comparing Southend-on-Sea to the picture across the UK, the area is above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £278,436 in March.

In cash terms, the average house price in March was £24,931 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 9.8 per cent in March 2022. Prices were up by 0.3 per cent month on month.

How much could your house be worth?

We have created this map for the East of England so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.

Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.

The above map can demonstrate which areas of Southend are the most expensive for average house prices.