SS2 5LX is a mixed residential area on Bournemouth Park Road, 0.9km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS2, SS2 5LX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, down 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 5LX are sourced from Output Area E00080265 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD, SS2 5LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD, SS2 5LX.
333
43
£ 41,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS2 5LX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 5LX. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
8 sales · Mean £ 342,187
Detached
£ 408,750
2 sales · Mean £ 408,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS2 5LX is moderate at 64 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
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
Bournemouth Park Academy
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
Southend YMCA Community School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- Wilma's Bakery0.9 km
- Boxall News0.9 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.7 km
- ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Cafe@thesquare0.3 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Spice Kitchen0.5 km
- St Anns Builders Merchants0.8 km
- Sutton's Local0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Blossom Garden0.5 km
- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.3 km
- Happy House0.7 km
- Mr Chippy0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mecca Bingo0.7 km
- Railway Tavern0.9 km
- Guildford0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Southend1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell0.7 km
- Southend Victoria1.1 km
- Southend East1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Royston Avenue0.1 km
- Royston Avenue0.1 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.1 km
- Bournemouth Park Road North0.1 km
- Bournemouth Park Road North0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SS25LX · Data under Open Government Licence