Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

EROS AVENUE, SS2 4GN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EROS AVENUE, SS2 4GN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

326

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 48% social renting, SS2 4GN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.

home £393,833 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS2 4GN is a safe, established residential area on Eros Avenue, 0.5km from Southchurch in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Southchurch ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS2 4GN is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, up 21.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4GN are sourced from Output Area E00170000 (shared with 10 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 4GN. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.4%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 416,000

4 sales · Mean £ 416,500

Terraced

£ 332,500

4 sales · Mean £ 337,500

Semi-Detached

£ 128,000

1 sales · Mean £ 128,000

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

SS2 4GN has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences96
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Southchurch High School

Inadequate821 pupils0.3 km
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Southend High School for Girls

Outstanding1252 pupils0.4 km
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Greenways Primary School

Good935 pupils0.6 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Woodgrange Cafe0.7 km
  • YMCA0.9 km
  • Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.9 km
  • Monti1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Southchurch Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Howells & Harrison0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Woodgrange Post Office0.8 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Exchange0.6 km
  • Old Walnut Tree0.3 km
  • Halfway House Toby Carvery (Thorpe Bay)1.0 km
  • Mawson's Micro Pub0.4 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-Operative1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Rams Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Man Fung0.6 km
  • Golden Oriental0.8 km
  • Yummy Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Camelia Hotel1.0 km
  • Pebbles Guest House1.0 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Suenos Guest House1.0 km
  • The Bay Guest House1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend East0.7 km
  • Thorpe Bay1.5 km
  • Southend2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lifstan Way Bridge0.2 km
  • Lifstan Way Bridge0.2 km
  • Butterys0.2 km
  • Butterys0.2 km
  • Woodgrange Drive0.3 km