Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

WALSINGHAM ROAD, SS2 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSINGHAM ROAD, SS2 4AN.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS2 4AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SS2 4AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £341k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS2 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walsingham Road, 0.7km 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 4AN offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k, down 10.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00080242 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4AN. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 347,500

4 sales · Mean £ 337,500

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

7 sales · Mean £ 308,142

Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS2 4AN has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences195
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft28
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime20

school Local Schools

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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.2 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.6 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.6 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.6 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils1.0 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • ABI Foods0.8 km
  • Southchurch Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Sprint 1159 Ltd1.0 km
  • Aarush News0.8 km
  • Magdy Shop0.6 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Ashiana Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.9 km
  • Monti0.9 km
  • Mr Ping Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Frying Pan1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.9 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Italian Pizza House1.0 km
  • Le Rooster0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Chick Inn0.7 km
  • Jerk Island Grill0.6 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Guildford0.6 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.6 km
  • Entice1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.8 km
  • Southend Victoria1.0 km
  • Southend East1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Tennyson Avenue0.1 km
  • Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park School0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park School0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park0.3 km