SS2 4BP is a mixed residential area on Royston Avenue, 1.2km 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 4BP represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00080262 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 4BP.
399
37
£ 41,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 4BP 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS2 4BP's 54% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4BP. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 286,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS2 4BP is moderate at 69 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
25 nearby- UN EXPRESS1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.4 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Wilma's Bakery1.0 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.4 km
- Premier Southend Convenience Store0.9 km
- One Stop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cafe@thesquare0.2 km
- Kids Kingdom0.8 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- Spice Kitchen0.7 km
- St Anns Builders Merchants0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Blossom Garden0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.2 km
- Mr Chippy0.8 km
- Aroma House0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell1.0 km
- Southend Victoria1.5 km
- Southend East1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Norwich Avenue0.0 km
- St Luke's Road0.1 km
- Fossetts Way0.1 km
- Fossetts Way0.1 km
- Temple Sutton Infant and Junior0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24BP · Data under Open Government Licence