1,240
Commercial units
4,017
Avg size (sq ft)
11–190,267
Size range (sq ft)
£35,353
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Southend (SS2)
The SS2 district contains 1,240 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,159 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 190,267 sq ft, with an average of about 4,017 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £1,530,000, averaging £35,353.
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Sample of commercial units in Southend (SS2)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE LTD, FOSSETTS WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | superstore petrol filling station and premises | SS2 4DQ | 89,742 sq ft | £1,530,000 |
| B&Q AT FOSSETTS FARM RETAIL PARK, FOSSETTS WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse & premises | SS2 4DQ | 190,267 sq ft | £1,170,000 |
| SOUTHEND LEISURE & TENNIS CENTRE, EASTERN AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | leisure centre and premises | SS2 4FA | — | £860,000 |
| OFFICES CIVIC CENTRE, VICTORIA AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | offices and premises | SS2 6BU | 148,094 sq ft | £790,000 |
| BOOKER CASH & CARRY LTD, COMET WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | warehouse and premises | SS2 6GD | 92,968 sq ft | £735,000 |
| LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, ESSEX | civil airport and premises | SS2 6YF | — | £702,000 |
| ANGLIAN WATER AUTHORITY, EASTERN AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | sewage treatment works and premises | SS2 4BU | — | £660,000 |
| KEYMED HOUSE, STOCK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | offices and premises | SS2 5QF | 68,952 sq ft | £630,000 |
| UNITS 1/2 HI-TEC EUROPE LTD, AVIATION WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | warehouse and premises | SS2 6GH | 92,288 sq ft | £590,000 |
| POLICE HEADQUARTERS, VICTORIA AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | police station and premises | SS2 6BU | — | £585,000 |
| DAVID LLOYD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTRE, SNAKES LANE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | leisure centre and premises | SS2 6UA | 89,653 sq ft | £535,000 |
| IPECO BUILDINGS 4 AND 5, AVIATION WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | warehouse and premises | SS2 6UN | 74,785 sq ft | £525,000 |
| SOUTHCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | school and premises | SS2 4XA | — | £482,500 |
| COURT HOUSE, VICTORIA AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | law court and premises | SS2 6EG | — | £430,000 |
| SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | school and premises | SS2 4UZ | — | £412,500 |
| 10, THE CANDLEMAKERS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | factory, office and premises | SS2 5RX | 57,170 sq ft | £372,500 |
| 1, GREYHOUND WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS2 5PY | 36,637 sq ft | £367,500 |
| ALDI, PRIORY CRESCENT, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS2 6AH | 18,487 sq ft | £360,000 |
| 3, SHORT STREET, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS2 5BY | 36,329 sq ft | £360,000 |
| CECIL JONES COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, EASTERN AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | school and premises | SS2 4BU | — | £360,000 |
| FAIR HAVENS HOSPICE 226, PRIORY CRESCENT, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | hospital and premises | SS2 6PR | — | £352,500 |
| MORRISONS SUPERSTORE, WESTERN APPROACHES, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS2 6XY | 25,545 sq ft | £350,000 |
| POST OFFICE, SHORT STREET, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | sorting centre and premises | SS2 5BY | 65,738 sq ft | £345,000 |
| HANGAR BAYS 5 & 6 SOUTHERN BOUNDARY, MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | hangar and premises | SS2 6YU | 48,422 sq ft | £315,000 |
| BUILDING 2, AVIATION WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | factory and premises | SS2 6UN | 66,444 sq ft | £315,000 |
| KEYMED, JOURNEYMANS WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | factory and premises | SS2 5TF | 40,192 sq ft | £295,000 |
| UNIT 6, AIRPORT RETAIL PARK, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS2 6FW | 14,555 sq ft | £280,000 |
| 77, EASTWOODBURY CRESCENT, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | hotel and premises | SS2 6XG | — | £274,500 |
| 12/13/14, BRITANNIA BUSINESS PARK, COMET WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | offices, store and premises | SS2 6GE | 35,334 sq ft | £260,000 |
| WELLESLEY HOSPITAL, EASTERN AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | hospital and premises | SS2 4BA | — | £249,000 |
| UNIT 7B, AIRPORT RETAIL PARK, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS2 6FW | 9,971 sq ft | £245,000 |
| UNIT 7A, AIRPORT RETAIL PARK, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS2 6FW | 19,799 sq ft | £242,000 |
| 2, COMET WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | car showroom and premises | SS2 6GD | 18,454 sq ft | £240,000 |
| UNIT A FOSSETTS FARM RETAIL PARK, FOSSETTS WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS2 4DQ | 15,319 sq ft | £239,000 |
| UNIT 3, AIRPORT RETAIL PARK, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS2 6FW | 9,959 sq ft | £229,000 |
| ALDI, EASTERN AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | shop and premises | SS2 5QU | 15,066 sq ft | £223,000 |
| UNIT 5, AIRPORT RETAIL PARK, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS2 6FW | 9,880 sq ft | £219,000 |
| UNIT 2/3 LANCASTER BUSINESS PARK, AVIATION WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | warehouse and premises | SS2 6UN | 22,719 sq ft | £218,000 |
| UNIT 4, AIRPORT RETAIL PARK, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse, and premises | SS2 6FW | 9,747 sq ft | £212,000 |
| UNIT 2, AIRPORT RETAIL PARK, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | retail warehouse and premises | SS2 6FW | 9,559 sq ft | £206,000 |
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 →