SS2 4DR is a safe, established residential area on Selwyn Road, 0.7km 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 4DR offers a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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. 75% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, down 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00080274 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELWYN ROAD, SS2 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELWYN ROAD, SS2 4DR.
295
41
£ 41,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 4DR 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 4DR — age 41, 75% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £387k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4DR. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 351,250
4 sales · Mean £ 351,875
Terraced
£ 301,250
4 sales · Mean £ 304,375
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
4 sales · Mean £ 341,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4DR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bournemouth Park Academy
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
St Nicholas School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Sutton House Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- YMCA0.9 km
- Sienna's0.7 km
- Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.7 km
- Monti0.7 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Euro Bite0.8 km
- Roddy's Super Store0.9 km
- ABI Foods0.8 km
- Southchurch Pharmacy0.7 km
- B&V Stores0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Best Grill0.7 km
- Coffee Station0.9 km
- Essex Grill0.7 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.7 km
- Jonaki Tandoori0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Exchange0.7 km
- Mecca Bingo0.9 km
- Guildford0.8 km
- Mawson's Micro Pub0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend East0.9 km
- Prittlewell1.2 km
- Southend Victoria1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Westbury Road0.1 km
- Westbury Road0.2 km
- The Grove0.2 km
- The Grove0.2 km
- Lonsdale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24DR · Data under Open Government Licence