SS2 4JG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stromness Road, 0.5km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Kursaal ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4JG are sourced from Output Area E00080095 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STROMNESS ROAD, SS2 4JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STROMNESS ROAD, SS2 4JG.
237
36
£ 37,700 /yr
53%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 36, SS2 4JG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4JG. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
9 sales · Mean £ 229,722
Flat
£ 176,000
9 sales · Mean £ 173,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS2 4JG is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Bournemouth Park Academy
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
Southchurch High School
St Nicholas School
Temple Sutton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Woodgrange Cafe0.7 km
- YMCA0.4 km
- Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.2 km
- Monti0.2 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- ABI Foods0.4 km
- Queensway Pharmacy0.9 km
- Southchurch Pharmacy0.2 km
- Sprint 1159 Ltd1.0 km
- Christie's Stores1.0 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cow & Telescope0.9 km
- The Exchange0.4 km
- Entice0.9 km
- Mawson's Micro Pub0.6 km
- Guildford0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Randells Food And Wine1.0 km
- The Co-Operative0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Italian Pizza House0.9 km
- Le Rooster0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.2 km
- Royal Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pleasant Court Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend East0.4 km
- Southend1.1 km
- Southend Victoria1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Christchurch Road0.2 km
- Sacred Heart Schools0.3 km
- Ilfracombe Avenue0.3 km
- Ilfracombe Road0.3 km
- Southchurch Avenue cnr0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24JG · Data under Open Government Licence