SS2 4HT is a safe, established residential area on South Avenue, 0.6km 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 31.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4HT are sourced from Output Area E00080248 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH AVENUE, SS2 4HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH AVENUE, SS2 4HT.
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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 4HT — 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. Property prices are trending up 31.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4HT. 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
£ 256,250
14 sales · Mean £ 249,285
Semi-Detached
£ 323,500
6 sales · Mean £ 327,833
Detached
£ 280,000
3 sales · Mean £ 324,998
Flat
£ 160,000
2 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4HT has low crime rates — 21 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
St Nicholas School
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Woodgrange Cafe0.9 km
- YMCA0.7 km
- Sienna's0.5 km
- Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.5 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Euro Bite0.7 km
- Porters0.9 km
- Roddy's Super Store0.7 km
- ABI Foods0.6 km
- Southchurch Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Entice1.0 km
- The Exchange0.6 km
- Mecca Bingo0.8 km
- Guildford0.7 km
- Mawson's Micro Pub0.7 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-Operative0.5 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Best Grill0.5 km
- Coffee Station0.7 km
- Essex Grill0.5 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.5 km
- Jonaki Tandoori0.6 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend East0.7 km
- Southend Victoria1.2 km
- Southend1.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Grove0.1 km
- Westbury Road0.2 km
- Westbury Road0.2 km
- The Grove0.2 km
- Bournemouth Park Road Eastside0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24HT · Data under Open Government Licence