36,426TOTAL POPULATION
15,779HOUSEHOLDS
6.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£35,880AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SS2 POSTCODE REGION

Southend On Sea (SS2)

The SS2 postcode area is located in the Southend On Sea postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 992 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the SS2 postcode area, including Basildon, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Hockley, Leigh-On-Sea, Rayleigh, Rochford, Southend-On-Sea, Stanford-Le-Hope, Westcliff-On-Sea, Wickford which come under the local authority of the Southend-on-Sea Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in SS2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SS2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The SS2 postcode is located in the centre of Southend-on-Sea in the borough of Essex, in the south east of England in the UK. It covers much of the Westcliff area of Southend-on-Sea and includes a number of residential areas, including Milton, Clarendon, Fairfax Drive, Victoria Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, and Chalkwell. It also covers part of Southend's shopping centre and the Crematorium.

The SS2 postcode is notable for its many small independent shops, cafes and restaurants. In addition, the area contains a number of well-known landmarks including the Kursaal amusement park, the Kursaal Odeon Cinema, and the Cliffs Pavilion live music venue. Other popular attractions in the postcode include Adventure Island theme park, Southend Pier, the Adventure Island Fun Park, and the Southend Museum and Planetarium.

Transport links in the SS2 postcode are excellent, with the London Underground's District Line running through the area, and regular rail services provided from Southend Central Station. The A127 road runs through the area, providing quick access to London and other parts of the south east of England.

Education in SS2 includes St Barbara's C of E Primary School, Milton Primary School, Westcliff High School for Girls, the Cleveland Primary School, Prittlewell Primary School, Westcliff High School for Boys, Blenheim Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes Junior School, the Chalkwell Hall School, and Southend High School for Girls.

The area is home to a wide variety of local sports clubs, including football, rugby, cricket, martial arts, fencing, athletics, tennis, and more. It offers a great mix of parks and green spaces for residents to enjoy, including Chalkwell Park, Milton Park, Southchurch Park, Fernwood Gardens, and many more.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in SS2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 86%WHITE
  • 14%NON-WHITE

86% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SS2Essex

Essex

The county of Essex

SS2 is located in the county of Essex, in England.

Essex has a total population of 1,802,200, making it the 7th largest county in the UK.

Essex has a total area of 1417 square miles, and a population density of 491 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Essex Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSS2
Postal TownSouthend On Sea
MSOA NameSouthend-on-Sea 006
LSOA NameSouthend-on-Sea 006A
CountyEssex
RegionEssex
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouthend-on-Sea
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SS2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SS2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bournes Green
Prittlewell
Rochford
Southend-on-Sea
Stonebridge
Browse Postcodes in SS2

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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