SS1 2ER postcode in Southend-on-Sea, England
SS1 2ER is a postcode in Southend-on-Sea, in the Kursaal ward. It is in the Southend East and Rochford parliamentary constituency and the Essex police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SS1 2ER is, and what is near it
- SS1 2ER
- Other postcodes in SS1 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 10 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5323, longitude 0.7255)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SS1 2ER?
- Southend-on-SeaCouncil, for all local services Southend-on-Sea: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SS1 2ER Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- EssexPolice force area
- Southend East and RochfordParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Mr Bayo Alaba (Independent), as Parliament lists them. Contact Mr Bayo Alaba
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SS1 2ER?
95% of the homes and businesses at SS1 2ER can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 95% gigabit, Ofcom says.
Southend-on-Sea: 98%
Southend-on-Sea: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Southend-on-Sea.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SS1 2ER?
BinDayBuddy does not read Southend-on-Sea City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Southend-on-Sea City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SS1 2ER at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 64 homes and businesses at SS1 2ER. 6 are in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 57 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Southend-on-Sea
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SS1 2ER: 2,281 properties in Southend-on-Sea are at high risk (2.5% of all its properties). All the figures for Southend-on-Sea
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SS1 2ER is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 12:41 on 22 October 2026.
- The Essex coast at Shoeburyness to Southend PierFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: The Essex coast at Shoeburyness to Southend Pier
- The Essex coast from Shoeburyness, to and including Southend seafront, including Southchurch ParkFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: The Essex coast from Shoeburyness, to and including Southend seafront, including Southchurch Park
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 12:41 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SS1 2ER?
Homes in SS1 2 sold for a typical £282,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 120 sales, up 13% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £370,000 5 sales
- Semi-detached £450,000 31 sales
- Terraced £305,000 40 sales
- Flat or maisonette £195,000 44 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SS1 district: a typical £360,000 from 279 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SS1 2ER
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SS1 2ER from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at SS1 2ER
The Food Standards Agency lists 9 food businesses at SS1 2ER. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
- Fermento Pizzeria
- Tide And Toast Coffee
- Premier Nobles
- The Britannia Heritage Fish And Chips Emporium
- The Three Shells At Sealife Adventure
- Wish You Were Here
- Pearl Dragon Restaurant
- The New Dragon
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Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SS1 2ER?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,310 homes in the neighbourhood around SS1 2ER. The largest share of them, 43%, are in council tax band A. More were built from 1900 to 1918 than in any other period (52%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Southend-on-Sea for 2026‑27: £2,265. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,510 (band A) to £2,769 (band E); band A, the most common, is £1,510.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 560 (43%) | £1,510 |
| Band B | about 290 (22%) | £1,762 |
| Band C | about 380 (29%) | £2,013 |
| Band D | about 70 (5%) | £2,265 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £2,769 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,272 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,775 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,530 |
When the homes were built
- 8% Before 1900
- 52% 1900 to 1918
- 10% 1919 to 1939
- 1% 1945 to 1964
- 1% 1965 to 1982
- 4% 1983 to 1999
- 25% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
2010 to 2019: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Southend-on-Sea before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SS1 2ER is in (ONS area E01015841), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SS1 2ER?
The nearest open schools to SS1 2ER, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SS1 2ER?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SS1 2ER is Southend East Rail Station, 850 metres away in a straight line.
- Southend East Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
- Southend Central Rail Station Railway station 1.1 kmWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
10 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Kursaal, 43 m away.
More stations near SS1 2ER, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SS1 2ER?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SS1 2ER, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Practice Northumberland Avenue Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2024 · Phone 01702 440720 350 mWalk
- Warrior Square Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 618411 1.0 kmWalk
- The Queensway Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 463333 1.3 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SS1 2ER?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SS1 2ER, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Blink Charging point · No details mapped 950 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SS1 2ER?
The nearest to the centre of SS1 2ER, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Royal Mews Dental Practice Phone 01702 352450 850 mWalk
- Enanee Dental Practice Phone 01702 837767 950 mWalk
- Park House Practice Phone 01702 613196 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SS1 2ER?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Spire Wellesley Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 462944 2.5 kmCycle
- Southend University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2025 · Phone 01702 435555 3.5 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SS1 2ER?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SS1 2ER, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Maranatha Residential Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 467675 500 mWalk
- Victoria Court Private Rest Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2026 · Phone 01702 465574 550 mWalk
- Windermere Rest Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 303647 800 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SS1 2ER?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SS1 2ER, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Howells & Harrison Mon to Fri 9am to 1:30pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01908 315612 650 mWalk
- Boots, High Street Mon to Sat 8:30am to 6pm; Sun 10:30am to 4:30pm · Phone 01702 467118 750 mWalk
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 37-41 High Street Mon to Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed 900 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SS1 2ER?
The nearest vets to the centre of SS1 2ER on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Earl's Hall 3.9 kmCycle
- Medivet 4.6 kmCycle
- Medivet 5.1 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SS1 2ER in a conservation area?
The centre of SS1 2ER is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SS1 2ER?
Police.uk records 748 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SS1 2ER in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 35, criminal damage and arson 34, theft from the person 12, burglary 11, robbery 9, other crime 9, bicycle theft 8, possession of weapons 8.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SS1 2ER
- Ward
- Kursaal
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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