Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS2 6GH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS2 6GH.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS2 6GH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SS2 6GH is an established family neighbourhood — 56% 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.

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

SS2 6GH is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Noblesgreen in Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Laurence ward and the Southend West constituency.

This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 6GH are sourced from Output Area E00080229 (shared with 15 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 6GH. 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

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SS2 6GH has low crime rates — 35 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime5
Drugs4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Kingsdown School

Good123 pupils1.0 km
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Eastwood Primary School & Nursery

Good453 pupils1.2 km
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Heycroft Primary School

Inadequate397 pupils1.2 km
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Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery

Good479 pupils1.3 km
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The Eastwood Academy

Outstanding1103 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Royal Bank Of Scotland0.9 km
  • Charlie Brownies Ltd0.5 km
  • Brainbox Candy Ltd0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Skylark Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Westcliff Rugby & Football Club0.5 km
  • Strawberry Fields Public House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • TasteSted0.5 km
  • The Kitchen0.5 km
  • F And L Catering0.8 km
  • Saxon Hall0.5 km
  • The Athenaeum Health Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • KFC0.1 km
  • Loyal Toast0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Airport1.6 km
  • Rochford2.0 km
  • Prittlewell3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rochford Business Park0.1 km
  • Aviation Way0.2 km
  • Comet Way0.2 km
  • Rochford Business Park0.3 km
  • Aviation Way0.3 km