Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

THE GROVE, SS2 4DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, SS2 4DD.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS2 4DD — age 33, 63% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £297,727 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS2 4DD is a safe, established residential area on The Grove, 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 classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00080248 (shared with 4 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 4DD. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 294,000

11 sales · Mean £ 287,772

Flat

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

Semi-Detached

£ 238,000

1 sales · Mean £ 238,000

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

SS2 4DD has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences142
Other theft32
Vehicle crime30
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils0.8 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.8 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.8 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • YMCA0.8 km
  • Heritage Restaurant And Lounge1.0 km
  • Sienna's0.6 km
  • SFC / Mexican Burritto1.0 km
  • The Burrito1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Euro Bite0.6 km
  • Porters0.8 km
  • Premier Supermarket1.0 km
  • Zimfari Biltong Ltd1.0 km
  • Best One1.0 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Entice0.9 km
  • Cow & Telescope1.0 km
  • The Exchange0.7 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.7 km
  • Guildford0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Randells Food And Wine1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Best Grill0.6 km
  • Coffee Station0.8 km
  • Essex Grill0.6 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.6 km
  • Jonaki Tandoori0.6 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Southend1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend East0.8 km
  • Southend Victoria1.1 km
  • Prittlewell1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Grove0.0 km
  • The Grove0.1 km
  • Westbury Road0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park Road Eastside0.3 km
  • Westbury Road0.3 km