Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

VICTORIA AVENUE, SS2 6EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, SS2 6EQ.

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

368

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS2 6EQ's 50% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 46.1% year-on-year.

home £131,500 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS2 6EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Avenue, 0.7km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SS2 6EQ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 46.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 6EQ are sourced from Output Area E00080393 (shared with 7 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 6EQ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.2%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 126,500

4 sales · Mean £ 119,500

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

Crime around SS2 6EQ is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences221
Shoplifting211
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson36
Vehicle crime25

school Local Schools

A

Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils0.3 km
P

Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.7 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils0.8 km
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Southend High School for Boys

Outstanding1317 pupils0.9 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils1.0 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • AF&O Limited1.0 km
  • Belweder Delicatessen Ltd1.0 km
  • AM To PM1.0 km
  • Boswells0.9 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • London Bistro Cafe1.0 km
  • Monte Portuguese Cafe & Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Grizzly Vegan0.9 km
  • The Olde Trout Kitchen1.0 km
  • Ask1.0 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Southend Best Chicken And Pizza Ltd0.9 km
  • Henry Higgins0.9 km
  • Asian Station0.9 km
  • China Village0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • A+D London Road Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.7 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Saxon King0.9 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.9 km
  • The Blue Boar0.2 km
  • Railway Tavern0.3 km
  • The Spread Eagle Public House0.1 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.5 km
  • Southend Victoria0.8 km
  • Southend1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Blue Boar0.1 km
  • St Marys Church Southend0.1 km
  • St Marys Church Southend0.1 km
  • Blue Boar0.1 km
  • Tudor Road0.3 km