Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SUTTON ROAD, SS2 5PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTTON ROAD, SS2 5PJ.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS2 5PJ 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS2 5PJ's 50% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS2 5PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sutton Road, 1.0km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

The people who live in SS2 5PJ are typical of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 5PJ are sourced from Output Area E00080390 (shared with 8 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 5PJ. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SS2 5PJ is moderate at 76 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.

Violence and sexual offences246
Shoplifting94
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.3 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.3 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils0.4 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.7 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils1.1 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils1.1 km
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Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Sushi Daily1.0 km
  • Wilma's Bakery0.7 km
  • Boxall News0.4 km
  • Convenience Store0.1 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Saxon King0.7 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.6 km
  • The Blue Boar0.7 km
  • Railway Tavern0.4 km
  • The Spread Eagle Public House0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)1.0 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.5 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Cafe@thesquare0.8 km
  • Priory Park Cafe Ltd0.9 km
  • Spice Kitchen0.2 km
  • St Anns Builders Merchants0.6 km
  • Super Pizza0.8 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Blossom Garden0.1 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Happy House0.2 km
  • Mr Chippy0.1 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.2 km
  • Southend Victoria0.9 km
  • Southend1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • East Street0.0 km
  • Royston Avenue0.1 km
  • Sutton Road0.1 km
  • Sutton Road0.1 km
  • Sutton Road0.1 km