Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS2 6DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS2 6DF.

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Population

451

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British60.4%
Asian / British Asian17.1%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences498
Shoplifting138
Public order126
Anti-social behaviour112
Drugs111

school Local Schools

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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.2 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils0.6 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils0.6 km
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.7 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.9 km
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Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils0.9 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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

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