Eldbert Close Southend-on-Sea
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS2), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37100441.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Southend-on-Sea costs £2,265 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Southend East, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bournes Green Park, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Avenue Surgery, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 198 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £118,000 | £104,000 | £132,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £64,475 | £64,000 | £64,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £42,500 | £42,500 | £42,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2021 | 5 SS2 4SQ | Terraced | £202,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jan 2017 | 6 SS2 4SQ | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2015 | 8 SS2 4SQ | Terraced | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jan 2012 | 6 SS2 4SQ | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2004 | 4 SS2 4SQ | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 3 SS2 4SQ | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 7 SS2 4SQ | Terraced | £64,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2000 | 6 SS2 4SQ | Detached | £64,950 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 8 SS2 4SQ | Terraced | £42,500 | |
| 18 Jun 1997 | 11 SS2 4SQ | Terraced | £45,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Southend-on-Sea in 2026-27: Band D £2,265 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,510 | £1,762 | £2,013 | £2,265 | £2,769 | £3,272 | £3,775 | £4,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (52% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 21 m and 23 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS2 4SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS2 4SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Southend East 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Thorpe Bay 668,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Prittlewell 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Archer Avenue Southchurch | 100 m |
| Ferry terminal | Wallasea Island Ferry Landing Canewdon | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Warrior Square Car Park GeniePoint | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 51.4 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Avenue Surgery | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vinods Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Wellesley Hospital | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Southend Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Cashzone | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bournes Green Park 4.9 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,150 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hamstel Road Allotments 3.6 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) south. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) south |
| A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Southchurch Hall moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m south east of Butler's Gate | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Shrubbery Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Muckinghall Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Jubilee Beach | Beach | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Southend Flat | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| The Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Weir Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
13 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Southend-on-Sea: see them on the Southend-on-Sea page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southend High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southchurch High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cecil Jones Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Temple Sutton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenways Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bournemouth Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournes Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournes Green Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Social Care SS2 4SW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Methodist Church And Hall SS2 4WA | Other catering premises | 380 m | Exempt | |
| The Experience Project SS2 4WA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Whittingham House SS2 4RH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Dillons Convenience SS2 4RD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sherwood Way (74); On or near Newington Gardens (23); On or near Chaingate Avenue (20); On or near Vallance Close (18); On or near Archer Close (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 19% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 40% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Welch Close · Wickmead Close · Newington Close · Vallance Close · Newington Gardens · Royal Artillery Way · Eastern Avenue · Chaingate Avenue · Archer Close · Sherwood Way · Locksley Close · Rebels Lane
All the streets in SS2 and across Southend-on-Sea.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.