SS2 4AJ is a safe, established residential area on Walsingham Road, 0.9km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS2, SS2 4AJ offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, down 16.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00080267 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALSINGHAM ROAD, SS2 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSINGHAM ROAD, SS2 4AJ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS2 4AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4AJ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
21 sales · Mean £ 312,761
Terraced
£ 260,500
2 sales · Mean £ 260,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4AJ has low crime rates — 35 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
Bournemouth Park Academy
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
Cecil Jones Academy
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Southend YMCA Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- Convenience Store0.8 km
- Fine Foods0.6 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.7 km
- ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cafe@thesquare0.2 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Spice Kitchen0.6 km
- St Anns Builders Merchants0.9 km
- Sutton's Local1.0 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Blossom Garden0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.2 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- Mr Chippy0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Mecca Bingo0.8 km
- Guildford0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell0.8 km
- Southend Victoria1.2 km
- Southend East1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bournemouth Park Road North0.2 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
- Royston Avenue0.2 km
- Royston Avenue0.2 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24AJ · Data under Open Government Licence