Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SOUTH AVENUE, SS2 4HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH AVENUE, SS2 4HT.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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.

home £311,153 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences94
Vehicle crime24
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils0.7 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils0.7 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils0.8 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.8 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Entice1.0 km
  • The Exchange0.6 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.8 km
  • Guildford0.7 km
  • Mawson's Micro Pub0.7 km
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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
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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