SS2 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walsingham Road, 0.7km 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 4AN offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k, down 10.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00080242 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALSINGHAM ROAD, SS2 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSINGHAM ROAD, SS2 4AN.
311
41
£ 41,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 4AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SS2 4AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £341k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4AN. The average age is 41.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 347,500
4 sales · Mean £ 337,500
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
7 sales · Mean £ 308,142
Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4AN has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Bournemouth Park Academy
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- ABI Foods0.8 km
- Southchurch Pharmacy1.0 km
- Sprint 1159 Ltd1.0 km
- Aarush News0.8 km
- Magdy Shop0.6 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Ashiana Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.9 km
- Monti0.9 km
- Mr Ping Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- The Frying Pan1.0 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.9 km
- ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Italian Pizza House1.0 km
- Le Rooster0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Chick Inn0.7 km
- Jerk Island Grill0.6 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Southend0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Guildford0.6 km
- Mecca Bingo0.6 km
- Entice1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell0.8 km
- Southend Victoria1.0 km
- Southend East1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tennyson Avenue0.1 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
- Bournemouth Park School0.2 km
- Bournemouth Park School0.2 km
- Bournemouth Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24AN · Data under Open Government Licence