SS2 is a postcode district in Southend-on-Sea, East of England, covering 708 active and 290 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SS2 (13%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SS2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SS2 are around £293k, up 1.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SS2 at 371 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SS2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SS2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS2 postcode area.
37,251
40
£ 39,171 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 40, SS2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £293k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Southend High School for Girls
Southend YMCA Community School
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
Southchurch High School
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Lonsdale Convenience Store
- Premier Supermarket
- Prince Food And Wine
- Blo
- B And M Stores
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Skylark Hotel
- Holiday Inn Southend
- Premier Inn
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Cookies & Cones Express
- Esquires Coffee Southend
- Palms
- Phantom Fusion
- Cafe@thesquare
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food
- Co-operative Group
- Farmfoods Ltd
- Iceland
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Aroma House
- Asian Station
- Best Kebab
- Blossom Garden
- Charcoal Grill
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Guildford
- Mecca Bingo
- Old Walnut Tree
- Railway Tavern
- Southend Rugby Football Club
- + 5 more
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