Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS2 4DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 4DQ 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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1/10
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10/10
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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

SS2 4DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 4DQ is a mixed residential area within the SS2 district of Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For families considering a move, SS2 4DQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4DQ 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 4DQ. 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 4DQ is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting72
Violence and sexual offences21
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson7
Robbery5

school Local Schools

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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.4 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.5 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.6 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.6 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.1 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils1.3 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils1.3 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
  • Sushi Daily0.0 km
  • Wilma's Bakery0.8 km
  • Fine Foods0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Temple Farm Cafe0.9 km
  • Legenddeli / Ronalds Revenge1.0 km
  • Cafe@thesquare0.6 km
  • Kids Kingdom1.0 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Blossom Garden0.8 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Mr Chippy0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell1.1 km
  • Southend Victoria1.8 km
  • Southend East1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • B & Q Warehouse0.1 km
  • Wellesley Hospital0.2 km
  • Wellsley Hospital0.2 km
  • B & Q Warehouse0.3 km