Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

EASTERN AVENUE, SS2 4AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN AVENUE, SS2 4AT.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SS2 4AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SS2 4AT is a mixed residential area on Eastern Avenue, 1.4km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For serious buyers, SS2 4AT is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00080259 (shared with 6 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 4AT. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 342,500

2 sales · Mean £ 342,500

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

Crime around SS2 4AT is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting72
Violence and sexual offences56
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.4 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.4 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.5 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.5 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.9 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.1 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils1.4 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.4 km
  • Sushi Daily0.3 km
  • Wilma's Bakery0.7 km
  • B&V Stores0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Saxon King1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Temple Farm Cafe1.0 km
  • Gulshan Tandoori1.0 km
  • Wake Cup Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe@thesquare0.5 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.3 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Aroma House0.9 km
  • The Tasty1.0 km
  • Blossom Garden0.6 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.8 km
  • Southend Victoria1.5 km
  • Southend East1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bournemouth Park Road Northend0.0 km
  • Eastern Avenue0.1 km
  • St Luke's Road0.3 km
  • Fossetts Way0.3 km
  • Bournemouth Park Road North0.3 km