SS2 6DF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Southend-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southend-on-Sea.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00180557 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS2 6DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS2 6DF.
451
30
£ 37,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 61% private renter occupancy, SS2 6DF is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 6DF. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SS2 6DF are high at 150 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
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Southend YMCA Community School
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Bournemouth Park Academy
Westborough Academy
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Big News 40.8 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Cards & Candy0.8 km
- Queens Convenience Store0.5 km
- River Island Clothing Company0.7 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Saks Sports Bar0.8 km
- The Cliff Hotel0.8 km
- Cow & Telescope0.5 km
- Alex Public House1.0 km
- Craftwerk Beers0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.8 km
- Atrium Cafe0.7 km
- Bubble Garden0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Coffee Point0.7 km
- + 120 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Big Spice0.8 km
- Mooboo0.8 km
- Van Looys0.8 km
- Wenzel's The Bakers0.7 km
- Italian Pizza House0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- A+D London Road Supermarket0.7 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Randells Food And Wine0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods1.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Southend0.3 km
- Gleneagles Guesthouse1.0 km
- Ilfracombe House Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Victoria0.2 km
- Southend0.7 km
- Southend Central0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Civic Centre0.1 km
- Alexander House0.2 km
- Alexander House0.2 km
- Alexander House0.2 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS26DF · Data under Open Government Licence