SS2 4BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pantile Avenue, 1.0km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS2 4BJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00080271 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PANTILE AVENUE, SS2 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PANTILE AVENUE, SS2 4BJ.
221
31
£ 41,400 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 4BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in SS2 4BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4BJ. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS2 4BJ is moderate at 50 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.
school Local Schools
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
Bournemouth Park Academy
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
St Nicholas School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- Fine Foods0.9 km
- Langalo0.1 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.7 km
- Premier Southend Convenience Store0.7 km
- One Stop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Cafe@thesquare0.1 km
- Kids Kingdom0.8 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- Spice Kitchen0.9 km
- Bournemouth Park Bowls Club0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Blossom Garden0.9 km
- Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.1 km
- Mr Chippy0.9 km
- Aroma House0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell1.1 km
- Southend East1.2 km
- Southend Victoria1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cluny Square0.0 km
- Cluny Square0.0 km
- Lewes Road0.2 km
- Lewes Road0.3 km
- Lewes Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24BJ · Data under Open Government Licence