SS2 6SY is a safe, established residential area located 1.1km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Laurence ward and the Southend West constituency.
SS2 6SY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 6SY are sourced from Output Area E00080208 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS2 6SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS2 6SY.
327
46
£ 42,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SS2 6SY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 6SY. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 6SY has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Earls Hall Primary School
Southend High School for Boys
Chase High School
Lancaster School
Westborough Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- K T Newsagents0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Westcliff Supermarket0.9 km
- RST Mini Mart / Londis0.4 km
- Kalsons Chemist0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Harris & Hoole0.8 km
- EKCO Sports And Social Club0.6 km
- New Indya0.3 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
- Gate Aviation Services0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza Time0.9 km
- Asian Station0.8 km
- China Village0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Favorite Chicken0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Southend Rugby Football Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Airport0.8 km
- Prittlewell1.7 km
- Rochford2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Feeches Road0.1 km
- Feeches Road0.1 km
- Alton Gardens0.2 km
- Hornby Avenue0.2 km
- Vickers Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS26SY · Data under Open Government Licence