Property trends for CM9

    CM9 covers Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas in Essex, situated on the Thames estuary east of London. It is a long-established coastal and suburban region with a mix of residential neighbourhoods, seafront appeal, and good transport links to the capital.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - CM9

    £398,462

    68

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - CM

    £1,421

    74

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - CM9

    £42,522

    68

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - CM

    5.9%

    47

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - CM9

    2.4%

    27

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - CM

    4.0%

    54

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — CM9

    Top 5 streets in CM9 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Herbage Park Road£5,900,000
    2Beckingham Road£1,570,000
    3Manor Road£1,400,000
    4Blind Lane£1,275,000
    5Anchorage Hill£1,270,000

    Latest Rent — CM9

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in CM9 is £408,000, placing it among the more expensive areas nationally. However, over the past decade, the area has experienced annualised price growth of 3.1%, which is noticeably slower than the national trend. Transaction activity has also softened: 510 sales were recorded in the latest full year, compared to a 10-year average of 592 annually.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Rental costs in the broader CM postcode area average £1,413 per month, well above the national median. Rents have grown at 4.2% per year over the past decade, a solid pace that outpaces the national average. Flat yields have moved in a favourable direction, rising to 5.6% in the latest year from a 10-year average of 4.6%, reflecting improved income relative to capital values.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income is £42,522, above the national average. However, affordability has tightened on both fronts: the purchase price-to-income ratio stands at 9.3x, up from 8.7x in 2016, whilst the rent-to-income ratio has risen to 31.5% from 27.6% over the same period, signalling that both buying and renting have become less accessible relative to local earnings.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews noticeably older, with over a quarter aged 65 or above (against a national average of 19.6%) and those aged 50–64 representing 22.2% of residents. Conversely, young adults aged 16–24 are significantly underrepresented at 8.7% compared to 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure shows a strong preference for outright ownership (41.7% vs 33.7% nationally) and a notably lower reliance on private renting (13.8% vs 21.7%). In employment, managers and professionals are more prevalent than average, whilst caring roles are less common.

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