SS2 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.2km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS2 4BD is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00080263 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS2 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS2 4BD.
199
38
£ 41,400 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 4BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in SS2 4BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4BD. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS2 4BD is moderate at 55 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
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Bournemouth Park Academy
St Nicholas School
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- Fine Foods1.0 km
- Langalo0.2 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.6 km
- Premier Southend Convenience Store0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Cafe@thesquare0.2 km
- Kids Kingdom0.6 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Spice Kitchen1.0 km
- Bournemouth Park Bowls Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Blossom Garden1.0 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.2 km
- Mr Chippy1.0 km
- Golden Oriental0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell1.2 km
- Southend East1.3 km
- Southend Victoria1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lewes Road0.1 km
- Cluny Square0.1 km
- Lewes Road0.1 km
- Lewes Road0.1 km
- Cluny Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24BD · Data under Open Government Licence