SS2 4UE is a safe, established residential area on Vaughan Avenue, 0.7km from Southchurch in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Southchurch ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4UE are sourced from Output Area E00080327 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VAUGHAN AVENUE, SS2 4UE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VAUGHAN AVENUE, SS2 4UE.
316
45
£ 43,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 4UE 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
SS2 4UE is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £332k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4UE. The average age is 45.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 397,500
2 sales · Mean £ 397,500
Flat
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Detached
£ 616,250
2 sales · Mean £ 616,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4UE has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Southchurch High School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
St Nicholas School
Southend High School for Girls
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Greenways Primary School
Temple Sutton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Woodgrange Cafe0.9 km
- YMCA0.9 km
- Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.8 km
- Monti0.8 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Southchurch Pharmacy0.7 km
- Howells & Harrison1.0 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- Shanta News0.8 km
- Harveys0.8 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Exchange0.5 km
- Old Walnut Tree0.3 km
- Mawson's Micro Pub0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Rams Fish Bar1.0 km
- Best Grill0.8 km
- Coffee Station0.9 km
- Essex Grill0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend East0.8 km
- Thorpe Bay1.8 km
- Southend1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Stornoway Road0.1 km
- The White Horse PH0.2 km
- Poynings Avenue0.2 km
- The White Horse PH0.2 km
- The White Horse PH0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24UE · Data under Open Government Licence