House prices in Southend-on-Sea have gone up by an average of over £200 in the month of May, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Southend-on-Sea reached £331,971.

This was up from £331,701 in April, representing a 0.1 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 8.8 per cent.

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

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

Breaking it down for specific types of housing, some prices saw a fall despite the general increase.

  • Detached houses - Up to £637,540 from £637,515 in April
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £424,704 from £423,763 in April
  • Terraced houses - Up to £331,444 from £329,761 in April
  • Flats - Down to £211,510 from £212,274 in April

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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 £283,496 in May.

In cash terms, the average house price in May was £32,210 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 12.8 per cent in May 2022. Prices were up by 1.2 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-on-Sea are the most expensive for average house prices.