SS2 4AH is a safe, established residential area on Selbourne Road, 1.0km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, down 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00080267 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELBOURNE ROAD, SS2 4AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELBOURNE ROAD, SS2 4AH.
293
44
£ 41,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS2 4AH — age 44, 80% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4AH. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 308,500
2 sales · Mean £ 308,500
Semi-Detached
£ 238,500
2 sales · Mean £ 238,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4AH has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
Bournemouth Park Academy
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
St Nicholas School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- Convenience Store0.9 km
- Fine Foods0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.6 km
- ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food1.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe@thesquare0.1 km
- Kids Kingdom0.9 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Spice Kitchen0.7 km
- St Anns Builders Merchants0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Blossom Garden0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.1 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- Mr Chippy0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Mecca Bingo0.9 km
- Guildford1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell0.9 km
- Southend Victoria1.3 km
- Southend East1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cluny Square0.2 km
- Cluny Square0.2 km
- St Luke's Road0.2 km
- Norwich Avenue0.2 km
- Bournemouth Park Road North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24AH · Data under Open Government Licence