SS2 4NJ is a safe, established residential area on Stornoway Road, 1.0km from Southchurch 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 suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4NJ are sourced from Output Area E00080241 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STORNOWAY ROAD, SS2 4NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STORNOWAY ROAD, SS2 4NJ.
490
38
£ 41,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 4NJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SS2 4NJ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4NJ. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 282,000
4 sales · Mean £ 282,250
Terraced
£ 281,000
5 sales · Mean £ 287,700
Flat
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 184,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4NJ has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
St Nicholas School
Southchurch High School
Southend High School for Girls
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Bournemouth Park Academy
Temple Sutton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Woodgrange Cafe0.8 km
- YMCA0.7 km
- Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.6 km
- Monti0.6 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- ABI Foods0.9 km
- Southchurch Pharmacy0.5 km
- Howells & Harrison0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Woodgrange Post Office1.0 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Exchange0.4 km
- Old Walnut Tree0.5 km
- Mawson's Micro Pub0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-Operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Premier Southend Convenience Store0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Rams Fish Bar0.9 km
- Best Grill0.6 km
- Coffee Station0.7 km
- Essex Grill0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend East0.6 km
- Southend1.6 km
- Southend Victoria1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stornoway Road0.1 km
- Poynings Avenue0.2 km
- Lonsdale Road0.2 km
- The White Horse PH0.2 km
- North Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24NJ · Data under Open Government Licence