SS2 4DD is a safe, established residential area on The Grove, 0.5km 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 classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00080248 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GROVE, SS2 4DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, SS2 4DD.
364
33
£ 41,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS2 4DD — age 33, 63% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4DD. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 294,000
11 sales · Mean £ 287,772
Flat
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Semi-Detached
£ 238,000
1 sales · Mean £ 238,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4DD has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bournemouth Park Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Temple Sutton Primary School
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Cecil Jones Academy
St Nicholas School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- YMCA0.8 km
- Heritage Restaurant And Lounge1.0 km
- Sienna's0.6 km
- SFC / Mexican Burritto1.0 km
- The Burrito1.0 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Euro Bite0.6 km
- Porters0.8 km
- Premier Supermarket1.0 km
- Zimfari Biltong Ltd1.0 km
- Best One1.0 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Entice0.9 km
- Cow & Telescope1.0 km
- The Exchange0.7 km
- Mecca Bingo0.7 km
- Guildford0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Randells Food And Wine1.0 km
- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Best Grill0.6 km
- Coffee Station0.8 km
- Essex Grill0.6 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.6 km
- Jonaki Tandoori0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Southend1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend East0.8 km
- Southend Victoria1.1 km
- Prittlewell1.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Grove0.0 km
- The Grove0.1 km
- Westbury Road0.2 km
- Bournemouth Park Road Eastside0.3 km
- Westbury Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24DD · Data under Open Government Licence