SS2 4BA is a mixed residential area on Eastern Avenue, 1.3km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
For families considering a move, SS2 4BA represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 12.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00080262 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTERN AVENUE, SS2 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN AVENUE, SS2 4BA.
399
37
£ 41,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 4BA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 37, SS2 4BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 12.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4BA. The average age is 36.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 328,000
Semi-Detached
£ 322,500
1 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS2 4BA is moderate at 82 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
St Nicholas School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- UN EXPRESS0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.4 km
- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Fine Foods0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.5 km
- Premier Southend Convenience Store0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe@thesquare0.2 km
- Kids Kingdom0.7 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Spice Kitchen0.9 km
- Gulshan Tandoori1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Blossom Garden0.9 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.2 km
- Mr Chippy0.9 km
- Golden Oriental0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell1.2 km
- Southend East1.5 km
- Southend Victoria1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fossetts Way0.1 km
- Temple Sutton Infant and Junior0.1 km
- Norwich Avenue0.2 km
- Pantile Avenue0.2 km
- Fossetts Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24BA · Data under Open Government Licence