Side-by-side comparison of SS0 Westcliff-on-sea and SS1 Southend-on-sea covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SS0 is the more affordable option at £286,250 median vs £300,000 in SS1. SS1 has lower recorded crime (4,966 vs 5,428 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SS0 Westcliff-on-sea | SS1 Southend-on-sea |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £286,250 | £300,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,265 | £2,265 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,428 | 4,966 |
| Outstanding Schools | 4.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 96.5 | 95.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.2 | 99.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 64.0 | 64.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.