Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 4BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

399

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS2 4BS 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.

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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 37, SS2 4BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 19.7% year-on-year.

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

SS2 4BS is a safe, established residential area on Royston Avenue, 1.1km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 19.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00080262 (shared with 7 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 4BS. 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

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

6 sales · Mean £ 325,833

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

Crime around SS2 4BS is moderate at 52 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 offences138
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft15
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.4 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.4 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.4 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.4 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.6 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.1 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils1.1 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Wilma's Bakery0.9 km
  • Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.5 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food1.0 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe@thesquare0.2 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Spice Kitchen0.6 km
  • St Anns Builders Merchants0.8 km
  • Gulshan Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Blossom Garden0.6 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.3 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Happy House0.8 km
  • Mr Chippy0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.8 km
  • Southend Victoria1.3 km
  • Southend East1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bournemouth Park Road North0.1 km
  • St Luke's Road0.1 km
  • Royston Avenue0.2 km
  • Royston Avenue0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park Road North0.2 km