Southend London Map

About Southend

Southend carries a quiet dignity, a place where London's sprawling embrace begins to soften into the gentle contours of Kent. It lies 11.0 km south-south-east of City of London (from City of London: bearing 149°T, OS grid TQ 383 719), and is situated north-north-west of Keston village. The air here, especially on a bright afternoon, seems to hold a peculiar clarity, as if the very light itself has been filtered through the distant, unseen Thames estuary. Though it is a district of Lewisham, Southend possesses a character distinct from the bustling metropolis, a character shaped by the slow drift of its own local life. Paths meander through green spaces that retain a hint of the countryside, whispering of a time before wider roads and hurried commutes. The houses, with their varied architectural styles, suggest a gradual evolution, each brick and window frame a quiet testament to the lives lived within.

About This Southend Map Page

Explore Southend, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.429356, -0.011198. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.