SS2 6SP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rochford Road, 0.8km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St Laurence ward and the Southend West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 23.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 6SP are sourced from Output Area E00080221 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCHFORD ROAD, SS2 6SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCHFORD ROAD, SS2 6SP.
300
48
£ 42,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS2 6SP's 66% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 23.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 6SP. The average age is 47.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 192,500
9 sales · Mean £ 197,944
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
8 sales · Mean £ 308,000
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Terraced
£ 177,000
1 sales · Mean £ 177,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 6SP has low crime rates — 22 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
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- K T Newsagents0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- W H Smith - Tower Block0.9 km
- Westcliff Supermarket0.7 km
- WH Smith - Cardigan Wing0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Harris & Hoole0.7 km
- Spice Of Life0.9 km
- Gate Aviation Services0.9 km
- Giraffe Stop0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza Time0.7 km
- Fish-To-Go0.5 km
- Asian Station0.5 km
- China Village0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Southend Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- The Saxon King0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Airport1.1 km
- Prittlewell1.5 km
- Southend Victoria2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hornby Avenue0.1 km
- The Bell Northside0.1 km
- The Bell Northside0.1 km
- Rochford Road0.2 km
- Rochford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS26SP · Data under Open Government Licence