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Southend-on-Sea is a coastal town in Essex with a population of 180,686. The median house price stands at £330,000, with 5,218 sales in the past 12 months across a dwelling stock of 83,577 homes. Prices have risen 15.8% over five years.
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The affordability ratio is 10.7, based on median earnings of £31,748. Housing is mixed: 61.3% of homes are owner-occupied, while 36.1% are flats or apartments. The median age of residents is 41.7 years. Deprivation levels are moderate; about 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Southend's average. Crime stands at 11.2 per 1,000 people, with violent crime the largest category. The area has 33 primary schools and 12 secondary schools; 26 of 30 rated schools are good or better. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. Rail connectivity is strong with 12 stations; Prittlewell Rail Station, 0.9 km away, offers a 56-minute commute to London Liverpool Street. Broadband is extensive: 98.8% superfast coverage. The council tax band D is £2,265.17.
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