SS2 4BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawn Avenue, 0.8km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS2, SS2 4BX offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00080242 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWN AVENUE, SS2 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWN AVENUE, SS2 4BX.
311
41
£ 41,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 4BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS2 4BX — age 41, 82% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £332k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4BX. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 332,000
1 sales · Mean £ 332,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4BX has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bournemouth Park Academy
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
Southend YMCA Community School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- ABI Foods1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.8 km
- ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.7 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cafe@thesquare0.3 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Spice Kitchen0.6 km
- St Anns Builders Merchants0.9 km
- Sutton's Local0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Blossom Garden0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.3 km
- Happy House0.8 km
- Mr Chippy0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mecca Bingo0.7 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- Guildford0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Southend0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell0.8 km
- Southend Victoria1.1 km
- Southend East1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tennyson Avenue0.1 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.1 km
- Royston Avenue0.2 km
- Royston Avenue0.2 km
- Bournemouth Park Road North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24BX · Data under Open Government Licence