Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

WALSINGHAM ROAD, SS2 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSINGHAM ROAD, SS2 4AJ.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS2 4AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £331k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.

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

SS2 4AJ is a safe, established residential area on Walsingham Road, 0.9km from Porters Town 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 4AJ offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, down 16.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00080267 (shared with 5 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 4AJ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 315,000

21 sales · Mean £ 312,761

Terraced

£ 260,500

2 sales · Mean £ 260,500

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

SS2 4AJ has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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 offences142
Shoplifting28
Vehicle crime18
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.4 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.4 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.5 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.5 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.5 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils1.0 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils1.0 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • Sushi Daily0.7 km
  • Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Fine Foods0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.7 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Cafe@thesquare0.2 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Spice Kitchen0.6 km
  • St Anns Builders Merchants0.9 km
  • Sutton's Local1.0 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Blossom Garden0.6 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Happy House0.9 km
  • Mr Chippy0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.8 km
  • Guildford0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.8 km
  • Southend Victoria1.2 km
  • Southend East1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bournemouth Park Road North0.2 km
  • Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
  • Royston Avenue0.2 km
  • Royston Avenue0.2 km
  • Tennyson Avenue0.2 km