Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

WESTBURY ROAD, SS2 4DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTBURY ROAD, SS2 4DP.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS2 4DP spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 26.3% year-on-year.

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

SS2 4DP is a safe, established residential area on Westbury Road, 0.8km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For families considering a move, SS2 4DP represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, up 26.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00080247 (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 4DP. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 382,500

2 sales · Mean £ 382,500

Flat

£ 187,500

3 sales · Mean £ 176,833

Terraced

£ 280,000

6 sales · Mean £ 293,750

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

SS2 4DP has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences116
Vehicle crime29
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft22
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils0.5 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils0.5 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.7 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.8 km
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Southchurch High School

Inadequate821 pupils0.9 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Woodgrange Cafe1.0 km
  • YMCA0.8 km
  • Sienna's0.6 km
  • Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.5 km
  • Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Euro Bite0.8 km
  • Roddy's Super Store0.9 km
  • ABI Foods0.7 km
  • Southchurch Pharmacy0.5 km
  • B&V Stores0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative0.5 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Best Grill0.6 km
  • Coffee Station0.8 km
  • Essex Grill0.6 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.5 km
  • Jonaki Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Exchange0.5 km
  • Mecca Bingo1.0 km
  • Guildford0.9 km
  • Old Walnut Tree0.9 km
  • Mawson's Micro Pub0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend East0.7 km
  • Southend Victoria1.4 km
  • Southend1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbury Road0.0 km
  • Westbury Road0.1 km
  • Lonsdale Road0.2 km
  • Lonsdale Road0.3 km
  • The Grove0.3 km