Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

PRIORY CRESCENT, SS2 6JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY CRESCENT, SS2 6JZ.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS2 6JZ — age 39, 76% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.

home £284,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS2 6JZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Priory Crescent, 0.7km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Prittlewell ward and the Southend West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, up 12.1% year-on-year. 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 6JZ are sourced from Output Area E00080202 (shared with 12 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 6JZ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 284,000

7 sales · Mean £ 295,500

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

SS2 6JZ has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Anti-social behaviour19
Shoplifting14
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils0.4 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.7 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.7 km
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Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils0.9 km
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Southend High School for Boys

Outstanding1317 pupils0.9 km
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Earls Hall Primary School

Good630 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Kalsons Chemist1.0 km
  • Kaydons Newsagent1.0 km
  • Shell Sovereign0.8 km
  • The One Store0.6 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers Limited1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Saxon King0.3 km
  • The Blue Boar0.7 km
  • Railway Tavern0.4 km
  • The Spread Eagle Public House0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • EKCO Sports And Social Club0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery0.8 km
  • Priory Park Cafe Ltd0.5 km
  • Spice Kitchen0.5 km
  • St Anns Builders Merchants0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.9 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Asian Station0.6 km
  • China Village0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Favorite Chicken0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.4 km
  • Southend Victoria1.2 km
  • Southend1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ennismore Gardens0.2 km
  • Ennismore Gardens0.2 km
  • Prittlewell Rail Station0.3 km
  • Prittlewell Rail Station0.3 km
  • FDR House0.3 km