Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

CHURCH VIEW CLOSE, SS2 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH VIEW CLOSE, SS2 4AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

339

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 37, SS2 4AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £335k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.

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

SS2 4AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church View Close, 0.5km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £335k, up 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00080245 (shared with 7 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 4AR. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

9 sales · Mean £ 297,500

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

SS2 4AR 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.

Violence and sexual offences171
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft29
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime23

school Local Schools

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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.1 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.8 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.8 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.9 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • YMCA1.0 km
  • Heritage Restaurant And Lounge0.9 km
  • Sell Fish0.9 km
  • Sienna's0.8 km
  • Victoria Cafe1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Bossman's Essentials1.0 km
  • Euro Bite0.7 km
  • Next Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Porters0.8 km
  • Premier Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Entice0.9 km
  • Hero's1.0 km
  • Cow & Telescope0.9 km
  • The Exchange0.9 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Randells Food And Wine0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Best Grill0.8 km
  • Coffee Station1.0 km
  • Essex Grill0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.7 km
  • Jonaki Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.9 km
  • Southend Victoria1.0 km
  • Southend East1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bournemouth Park School0.1 km
  • Bournemouth Park School0.1 km
  • The Grove0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park Road Eastside0.2 km