Area guide · Maldon

Living in Southminster

A snapshot of life in Southminster, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Southminster is a village in Maldon, East of England with a population of 4,548. The average house price is £385,095 and the overall crime rate is 43.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Southminster ranks

Population

4,548

Avg House Price

£385,095

Crime Rate

43.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

369 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,937

Median Age

47.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Southminster's detached homes (£472,045) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£152,639).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Southminster prices have risen 53% over the last 9 years (£251,500 → £385,095).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£472,045	£435,000	72
Semi-Detached	£336,500	£320,000	34
Terraced	£301,592	£271,500	13
Flat	£152,639	£143,750	9

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Southminster is 43.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Southminster: violent crime (48% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Southminster averages 369 Mbps — 269% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Southminster homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	61.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,231

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,548
Median Age	47.7
Median Household Income	£31,937
Employment Rate	56.4%
Owner Occupied	76.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Southminster?

The average house price in Southminster is £385,095 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Southminster?

The most affordable entry point in Southminster is a flat, with an average price of £152,639.

Is Southminster a safe place to live?

Southminster has a recorded crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Southminster?

Southminster has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Southminster?

Average broadband download speeds in Southminster are around 369 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.3% of premises.

How big is Southminster?

Southminster is a settlement in Maldon with a population of approximately 4,548.

Most compared with

How does Southminster stack up against its neighbours?

Ashingdon

Southminster

House price: £437,500 · £385,095
Crime rate: 43.6 · 43.5
Distance: 7.1 mi

Berechurch

Southminster

House price: £371,691 · £385,095
Crime rate: 80.4 · 43.5
Distance: 14.2 mi

Boreham

Southminster

House price: £385,221 · £385,095
Crime rate: 69.4 · 43.5
Distance: 14.0 mi

Brightlingsea

Southminster

House price: £274,024 · £385,095
Crime rate: 78.9 · 43.5
Distance: 13.4 mi

Burnham-on-Crouch

Southminster

House price: £376,492 · £385,095
Crime rate: 43.7 · 43.5
Distance: 2.1 mi

Canvey Island

Southminster

House price: £333,839 · £385,095
Crime rate: 51.7 · 43.5
Distance: 14.1 mi

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