Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS2 4FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS2 4FA.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS2 4FA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SS2 4FA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SS2 4FA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the SS2 district of 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 4FA is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4FA are sourced from Output Area E00080264 (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 4FA. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.5%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SS2 4FA has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.4 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils0.9 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils1.2 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
  • Sushi Daily0.7 km
  • Poets Corner Stores0.9 km
  • Premier Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Pavilion Kitchen / Servery0.5 km
  • Cafe@thesquare0.7 km
  • Kids Kingdom0.3 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Yummy Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Halikarnas0.8 km
  • Mama's Pizza Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell1.7 km
  • Southend East1.7 km
  • Southend Victoria2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Southend Leisure Centre0.0 km
  • Kids Kingdom0.2 km
  • Kids Kingdom0.2 km
  • Garon Park0.2 km
  • McDonald's0.3 km