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.
EARLS HALL AVENUE, SS2 6NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARLS HALL AVENUE, SS2 6NS.
313
42
£ 46,100 /yr
43%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Southend High School for Boys
Earls Hall Primary School
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Chase High School
Lancaster School
Westborough Academy
Southend YMCA Community School
Victory Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Co-operative Group0.5 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SS26NS · Data under Open Government Licence