Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

EARLS HALL AVENUE, SS2 6NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARLS HALL AVENUE, SS2 6NS.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS2 6NS's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £475k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 20.9% year-on-year.

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

SS2 6NS is a safe, established residential area on Earls Hall Avenue, 0.4km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Prittlewell ward and the Southend West constituency.

For serious buyers, SS2 6NS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k, up 20.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 6NS are sourced from Output Area E00080197 (shared with 9 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 6NS. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.9%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

6 sales · Mean £ 396,083

Terraced

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

SS2 6NS has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences61
Other theft12
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Southend High School for Boys

Outstanding1317 pupils0.2 km
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Earls Hall Primary School

Good630 pupils0.3 km
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Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery

Good479 pupils0.5 km
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Chase High School

Good1169 pupils0.6 km
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Lancaster School

Good104 pupils0.6 km
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Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils0.8 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.2 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • K T Newsagents0.5 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • W H Smith - Tower Block0.5 km
  • Westcliff Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Harris & Hoole0.8 km
  • LifeStreams Coffee House0.9 km
  • Spice Of Life0.5 km
  • Piccola Italia Essex0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Pizza Time0.5 km
  • Fish-To-Go0.9 km
  • Oceans Fish0.7 km
  • Little Tofu0.7 km
  • Asian Station0.3 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Spread Eagle Public House1.0 km
  • The Saxon King0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell1.3 km
  • Southend Airport1.5 km
  • Southend Victoria1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlton Avenue0.1 km
  • Carlton Avenue0.1 km
  • Hobleythick Lane0.2 km
  • The Bell Southside0.2 km
  • The Bell Southside0.2 km