South Avenue is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 4HX is located in the St. Luke's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 4HU, SS2 4DZ, SS2 4DY, SS2 4HG, SS2 4EY, SS2 5LS, SS2 4HQ, SS2 5LP, SS2 4EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS2 4HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.5% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.5% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 31.5% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 44.1% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 14.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 48.5% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 19.3% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25% | 14.8% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 29.6% | 14.3% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.8% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96% | 89.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 89.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 90% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St. Luke's average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-01-03 | £309,681 |
| 109 South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-07 | £333,245 |
| 141 South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2022-12-16 | £327,848 |
| 167 South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-08-18 | £392,572 |
| 149A South Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-12-11 | £262,520 |
SS2 4HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Sutton Primary School Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BA | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Park Bowls Club | Bournemouth Park Bowling Club, Wimborne Road | 225 yd | |
| Southend Seventh Day Adventist Church | Church Hall, Southend On Sea New Church | 429 yd | |
| Redds Cafe | 144 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 443 yd | |
| Gulshan Tandoori | 266 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 454 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 4, Greyhound Trading Park | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | The Guildford, 95 - 97 Sutton Road | 501 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | 2 Greyhound Way, Southend-On-Sea | 628 yd | |
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 809 yd | |
| Entice | 3 Warrior House, 42 - 82 Southchurch Road | 836 yd | |
| Cow & Telescope | 79 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk Island Grill | 132 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 443 yd | |
| The Tasty | 272 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 454 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 82 Sutton Road, Southend-on-sea | 486 yd | |
| Jonaki Tandoori | 383 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 497 yd | |
| DK Fish And Chips LTD | 121 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Southend Convenience Store | 112 Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-On-Sea | 154 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | Co-Operative, 53 - 57 Sutton Road | 501 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 593 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods, 3B Greyhound Way | 628 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, 3C Greyhound Way | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Park Primary Academy BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 296 yd |
| Sas Gym CARLTON COURT CARLTON COURT GRAINGER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Southend) UNIT F46 UNIT F46 CHARTWELL WEST (PLAZA CENTRE) | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Temple Sutton Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Hamstel Junior School HAMSTEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,011 yd |
| Cecil Jones Academy (Lower Site) (Closed) Wentworth Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Southend-On-Sea) MAITLAND HOUSE MAITLAND HOUSE WARRIOR SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.