Fossetts Drive Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS2), about 80 m long. USRN 37102360.
- 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 C; Band D in Southend-on-Sea costs £2,265 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Prittlewell, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Priory Park, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Luke's Health Centre, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 152 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2018 | UNIT B1 SS2 4HF | Other | £6,797,945 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jun 2013 | B & Q PLC SS2 4HF | Other | £24,250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (42% 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 7 addresses are between 27 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS2 4DQ | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| SS2 4HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Prittlewell 362,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Southend East 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Southend Victoria 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest B & Q Warehouse Southchurch | 110 m |
| Ferry terminal | Wallasea Island Ferry Landing Canewdon | 8.8 km (5.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Prittlewell Station Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 50 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Luke's Health Centre | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Murray Miller Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Park House Dental Practice LTD | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Wellesley Hospital | 230 m |
| Police station | Essex Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Bt Kiosk O/s 494 Sutton Road Parade- Southend | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Priory Park 18 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,400 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,150 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eastern Avenue Allotment Society 4.5 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium, a scheduled monument, 240 m north-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| A slight univallate hillfort known as Prittlewell Camp, 500m east of Sutton Road crematorium | Scheduled monument | 240 m north-west |
| Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m south east of Butler's Gate | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Prittlewell Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Shrubbery Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Muckinghall Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Fleethall Creek | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| The Shrubbery | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| The Cliffs | Cliff or slope | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Southend Flat | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south |
| Weir Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Sutton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cecil Jones Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bournemouth Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Hamstel Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southend High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Wine Warehouse SS2 4HF | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2024 |
| The Lunchbox Uk Ltd SS2 4HF | Mobile caterer | 70 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) SS2 4DQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Spire Wellesley Hospital SS2 4XH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Temple Sutton Primary School SS2 4BA | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 75 |
| Other theft | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fossetts Way (95); On or near Petrol Station (57).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Archer Avenue · Shopland Road · Eastern Avenue · Eastern Avenue · Eastern Avenue · Waltham Crescent
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.