Area Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS2 postcode area.

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Population

37,251

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,171 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £293,366 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5753
Shoplifting1602
Anti-social behaviour1408
Criminal damage and arson990
Public order953

school Local Schools

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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils
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Southend High School for Girls

Outstanding1252 pupils
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils
S

Southchurch High School

Inadequate821 pupils
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Lonsdale Convenience Store
  • Premier Supermarket
  • Prince Food And Wine
  • Blo
  • B And M Stores
  • + 62 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Skylark Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Southend
  • Premier Inn
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Cookies & Cones Express
  • Esquires Coffee Southend
  • Palms
  • Phantom Fusion
  • Cafe@thesquare
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food
  • Co-operative Group
  • Farmfoods Ltd
  • Iceland
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Aroma House
  • Asian Station
  • Best Kebab
  • Blossom Garden
  • Charcoal Grill
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Guildford
  • Mecca Bingo
  • Old Walnut Tree
  • Railway Tavern
  • Southend Rugby Football Club
  • + 5 more