Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

EASTERN AVENUE, SS2 5QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN AVENUE, SS2 5QX.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS2 5QX 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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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS2 5QX — age 43, 74% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 27.0% year-on-year.

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

SS2 5QX is a mixed residential area on Eastern Avenue, 1.1km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS2, SS2 5QX offers a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, down 27.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 5QX are sourced from Output Area E00080260 (shared with 64 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 5QX. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.4%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 272,000

5 sales · Mean £ 292,000

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

Crime around SS2 5QX is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.4 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.4 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils0.7 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils1.0 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.0 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils1.1 km
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Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.3 km
S

Southend High School for Boys

Outstanding1317 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Fabricake Sugarcraft Limited0.9 km
  • The Online Shopping Company Ltd1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse1.0 km
  • Sushi Daily0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Saxon King0.4 km
  • Railway Tavern0.7 km
  • The Spread Eagle Public House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • EKCO Sports And Social Club0.9 km
  • Temple Farm Cafe0.8 km
  • Wake Cup Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe@thesquare1.0 km
  • Priory Park Cafe Ltd0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.8 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food1.0 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Asian Station0.9 km
  • China Village0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Aroma House0.9 km
  • Blossom Garden0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.5 km
  • Southend Victoria1.4 km
  • Southend Airport1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Victory Sports Ground0.1 km
  • Bentalls Close0.2 km
  • Victory Sports Ground0.2 km
  • Jones Memorial Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Ennismore Gardens0.3 km