House prices in Southend have soared by an average of over £9,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in September 2022 average house prices in Southend reached £344,707.

This was up from £335,267 in July, representing over a 2.2 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 10.5 per cent.

If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Southend here.

How much have house prices increased in Southend?

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

  • Detached houses - Up to £660,246 from £641,324 in July
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £443,816 from £430,039 in July
  • Terraced houses - Up to £345,848 from £334,816 in July
  • Flats - Up to £217,693 from £213,515 in July

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

Even when comparing Southend to the picture across the UK, the area is  above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £294,559 in September.

In cash terms, the average house price in September was £25,556 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 9.5 per cent in September 2022.  Prices were down by -0.0 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.