Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

WALTHAM CRESCENT, SS2 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTHAM CRESCENT, SS2 4AY.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS2 4AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS2 4AY — age 42, 78% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SS2 4AY is a mixed residential area on Waltham Crescent, 1.3km 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 4AY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £326k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00080258 (shared with 10 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 4AY. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 249,995

9 sales · Mean £ 249,777

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

Crime around SS2 4AY is moderate at 71 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.

Violence and sexual offences106
Shoplifting81
Other theft28
Criminal damage and arson17
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.3 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.3 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.5 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.5 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils1.2 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils1.2 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.4 km
  • Sushi Daily0.3 km
  • Wilma's Bakery0.9 km
  • Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.3 km
  • Premier Southend Convenience Store1.0 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cafe@thesquare0.3 km
  • Kids Kingdom0.9 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • Spice Kitchen0.7 km
  • St Anns Builders Merchants0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Blossom Garden0.7 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Happy House1.0 km
  • Mr Chippy0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.9 km
  • Southend Victoria1.5 km
  • Southend East1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Luke's Road0.1 km
  • Fossetts Way0.2 km
  • Norwich Avenue0.2 km
  • Fossetts Way0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park Road Northend0.2 km