Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

LAWN AVENUE, SS2 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWN AVENUE, SS2 4BX.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

41

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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: 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences232
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft24
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.3 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.5 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.5 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.6 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.7 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.0 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

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
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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

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
fastfood

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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.7 km
  • Railway Tavern1.0 km
  • Guildford0.8 km
hotel

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