SS2 6RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prince Avenue, 0.5km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St Laurence ward and the Southend West constituency.
For families considering a move, SS2 6RL represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 6RL are sourced from Output Area E00080223 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE AVENUE, SS2 6RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE AVENUE, SS2 6RL.
285
40
£ 42,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS2 6RL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SS2 6RL is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 6RL. The average age is 39.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
9 sales · Mean £ 330,777
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 334,833
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 6RL has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Earls Hall Primary School
Southend High School for Boys
Chase High School
Lancaster School
Westborough Academy
Southend YMCA Community School
Victory Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- K T Newsagents0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- W H Smith - Tower Block0.8 km
- Westcliff Supermarket0.7 km
- WH Smith - Cardigan Wing0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Harris & Hoole0.9 km
- Spice Of Life0.8 km
- Piccola Italia Essex0.9 km
- Southend United Football Club Catering Units1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pizza Time0.7 km
- Oceans Fish0.9 km
- Little Tofu0.9 km
- Asian Station0.2 km
- China Village0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Saxon King0.7 km
- Southend Rugby Football Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell1.2 km
- Southend Airport1.3 km
- Southend Victoria1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cuckoo Corner West0.1 km
- Cuckoo Corner West0.1 km
- Rochford Road0.2 km
- Cuckoo Corner North0.2 km
- Cuckoo Corner North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS26RL · Data under Open Government Licence