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.
WALTHAM CRESCENT, SS2 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTHAM CRESCENT, SS2 4AY.
328
42
£ 41,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
Bournemouth Park Academy
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
Southend YMCA Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.3 km
- Premier Southend Convenience Store1.0 km
- One Stop0.9 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SS24AY · Data under Open Government Licence