Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

ROYSTON AVENUE, SS2 4BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

333

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SS2 4BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £381k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

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

SS2 4BW is a safe, established residential area on Royston Avenue, 1.0km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For serious buyers, SS2 4BW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, down 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00080265 (shared with 6 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 4BW. The average age is 43.0. 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 Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Semi-Detached

£ 399,995

4 sales · Mean £ 397,496

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

Crime around SS2 4BW is moderate at 53 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 offences145
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft15

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 pupils0.5 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

28 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Wilma's Bakery0.9 km
  • Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.5 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cafe@thesquare0.2 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Spice Kitchen0.6 km
  • St Anns Builders Merchants0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Park Bowls Club1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Blossom Garden0.6 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Happy House0.8 km
  • Mr Chippy0.6 km
  • + 8 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 Avenue0.1 km
  • Royston Avenue0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park Road North0.2 km