Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS2 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS2 4BU.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS2 4BU 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS2 4BU spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SS2 4BU is a mixed residential area located 1.4km 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 4BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00080258 (shared with 10 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 4BU. 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

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

Crime around SS2 4BU is above average at 106 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 offences104
Shoplifting81
Other theft32
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.0 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.2 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.8 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils0.9 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.4 km
  • Langalo0.4 km
  • Murray Miller Chemist1.0 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Pavilion Kitchen / Servery0.9 km
  • Cafe@thesquare0.4 km
  • Kids Kingdom0.6 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Yummy Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Halikarnas0.8 km
  • Mama's Pizza Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell1.3 km
  • Southend East1.6 km
  • Southend Victoria1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Temple Sutton Infant and Junior0.1 km
  • Fossetts Way0.2 km
  • Pantile Avenue0.2 km
  • Fossetts Way0.2 km
  • Lewes Road0.3 km