1,661
Commercial units
1,897
Avg size (sq ft)
11–103,786
Size range (sq ft)
£23,698
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Southend (SS1)
The SS1 district contains 1,661 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,559 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 103,786 sq ft, with an average of about 1,897 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £58 to £1,440,000, averaging £23,698.
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Sample of commercial units in Southend (SS1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH EAST ESSEX COLLEGE OF ART & TECHNOLOGY, LUKER ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | college and premises | SS1 1ND | — | £1,440,000 |
| SAINSBURYS 45, LONDON ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | superstore and premises | SS1 1PE | 73,178 sq ft | £1,030,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX GATEWAY BLDG 10, ELMER APPROACH, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | university and premises | SS1 1LW | — | £730,000 |
| ADVENTURE ISLAND, WESTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | amusement park and premises | SS1 1EE | — | £630,000 |
| LIBRARY AT THE FORUM, ELMER SQUARE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | library and premises | SS1 1NS | — | £505,000 |
| CAR PARK THE ROYALS SHOPPING CENTRE, THE ROYALS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | car park and premises | SS1 1DQ | 4,445 sq ft | £495,000 |
| 64, EASTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | public house, hotel and premises | SS1 2YT | — | £485,000 |
| ROSLIN HOTEL, THORPE ESPLANADE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | hotel and premises | SS1 3BG | — | £473,000 |
| CREMATORIUM, SUTTON ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | crematorium and premises | SS1 2PN | — | £359,000 |
| UNIT 1 85, LONDON ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS1 1PP | 20,776 sq ft | £355,000 |
| MFA FANTASY PARK KURSAAL BUILDING, EASTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | bowling alley and premises | SS1 2WW | 48,119 sq ft | £335,000 |
| DEBENHAMS, THE ROYALS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS1 1DQ | 103,786 sq ft | £335,000 |
| 54, HIGH STREET, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS1 1JG | 74,888 sq ft | £312,500 |
| CAR PARK, SEAWAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | car park and premises | SS1 2RQ | 7,083 sq ft | £307,500 |
| GROSVENOR CASINO, CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | casino and premises | SS1 2AL | 29,034 sq ft | £292,500 |
| 36-44, HIGH STREET, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX | shop and premises | SS1 1JG | 61,548 sq ft | £285,000 |
| 178, WOODGRANGE DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS1 2SE | 15,302 sq ft | £270,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX AT THE FORUM, ELMER SQUARE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | university and premises | SS1 1NS | — | £267,500 |
| LAST POST PUBLIC HOUSE, WESTON ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | public house and premises | SS1 1BZ | — | £265,000 |
| CURRYS 87, LONDON ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS1 1PP | 20,783 sq ft | £265,000 |
| CAR PARK FAIRHEADS GREEN, EASTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | car park and premises | SS1 2ER | 2,271 sq ft | £252,500 |
| WESTCLIFF LEISURE CENTRE, WESTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | casino and premises | SS1 1EE | 40,311 sq ft | £227,000 |
| THE FEDERATION OF GREENWAYS SCHOOLS, GREENWAYS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | school and premises | SS1 3BS | — | £210,000 |
| PT GND AND 1ST FLR, WARRIOR HOUSE, SOUTHCHURCH ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | health centre and premises | SS1 2LZ | 17,607 sq ft | £210,000 |
| 29-35, HIGH STREET, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS1 1JD | 44,681 sq ft | £207,000 |
| TRAVELODGE, CHICHESTER ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | hotel and premises | SS1 2JP | — | £203,000 |
| THE RENDEZVOUS CASINO AT THE KURSAAL, EASTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | casino and premises | SS1 2ZG | 22,938 sq ft | £203,000 |
| GND AND 1ST FLRS DENCORA COURT, TYLERS AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | offices and premises | SS1 2BB | 22,799 sq ft | £193,000 |
| DW SPORTS, WAKERING ROAD BOURNES GREEN, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | leisure centre and premises | SS1 3RB | 26,983 sq ft | £182,000 |
| PRIMARK, THE ROYALS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS1 1DQ | 42,948 sq ft | £179,000 |
| PARK INN PALACE HOTEL, CHURCH ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | hotel and premises | SS1 2AL | — | £177,750 |
| 1ST FLR, MAITLAND HOUSE, WARRIOR SQUARE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | offices and premises | SS1 2JY | 15,587 sq ft | £167,000 |
| THORPE HALL SCHOOL, WAKERING ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | school and premises | SS1 3RD | — | £164,000 |
| TRAVEL INN AT HALFWAY HOUSE 213, EASTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | hotel and premises | SS1 3AD | — | £160,000 |
| SOUTHEND ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AMBLESIDE DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | college and premises | SS1 2UP | — | £159,000 |
| UNIT 2 85, LONDON ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS1 1PA | 11,743 sq ft | £158,000 |
| 19A-22, THE ROYALS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS1 1DQ | 12,679 sq ft | £156,000 |
| CAR PARK, CHICHESTER ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | car park and premises | SS1 2JP | 5,888 sq ft | £155,000 |
| 500-520, SOUTHCHURCH ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | petrol filling station and premises | SS1 2QA | — | £152,000 |
| 4TH - 6TH FLRS CENTRAL HOUSE, CLIFFTOWN ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | offices and premises | SS1 1AB | 18,996 sq ft | £147,000 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →