SS2 6SD postcode in Southend-on-Sea, England
SS2 6SD is a postcode in Southend-on-Sea, in the St Laurence ward. It is in the Southend West and Leigh parliamentary constituency and the Essex police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SS2 6SD is, and what is near it
- SS2 6SD
- Other postcodes in SS2 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 16 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5596, longitude 0.7011)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SS2 6SD?
- Southend-on-SeaCouncil, for all local services Southend-on-Sea: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SS2 6SD Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- EssexPolice force area
- Southend West and LeighParliamentary constituency. Its MP is David Burton-Sampson (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact David Burton-Sampson
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SS2 6SD?
Every home and business at SS2 6SD can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Southend-on-Sea: 98%
Southend-on-Sea: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Southend-on-Sea.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SS2 6SD?
BinDayBuddy does not read Southend-on-Sea City Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Southend-on-Sea City Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SS2 6SD at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SS2 6SD.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Southend-on-Sea
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SS2 6SD: 2,281 properties in Southend-on-Sea are at high risk (2.5% of all its properties). All the figures for Southend-on-Sea
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SS2 6SD is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SS2 6SD?
Homes in SS2 6 sold for a typical £325,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 148 sales, up 3.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £405,000 13 sales
- Semi-detached £367,750 70 sales
- Terraced £310,000 27 sales
- Flat or maisonette £205,000 38 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SS2 district: a typical £320,000 from 405 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SS2 6SD
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in SS2 6SD from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 2 December 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SS2 6SD?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 930 homes in the neighbourhood around SS2 6SD. Over half of them (81%) are in council tax band C. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (57%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Southend-on-Sea for 2026‑27: £2,265. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,510 (band A) to £3,272 (band F); band C, the most common, is £2,013.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (1%) | £1,510 |
| Band B | about 30 (3%) | £1,762 |
| Band C | about 750 (81%) | £2,013 |
| Band D | about 80 (9%) | £2,265 |
| Band E | about 30 (3%) | £2,769 |
| Band F | about 30 (3%) | £3,272 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,775 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,530 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 57% 1919 to 1939
- 18% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- 25% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1900 to 1918, 1965 to 1982, 1983 to 1999, 2000 to 2009, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Southend-on-Sea before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SS2 6SD is in (ONS area E01015866), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SS2 6SD?
The nearest open schools to SS2 6SD, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SS2 6SD?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SS2 6SD is Southend Airport Rail Station, 1.0 km away in a straight line.
- Southend Airport Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk
- Prittlewell Rail Station Railway station 1.2 kmWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
16 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Thornford Gardens, 160 m away.
More stations near SS2 6SD, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SS2 6SD?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SS2 6SD, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Dr Sooriakumaran Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2026 · Phone 01702 349293 250 mWalk
- Dr F Khan Carnavon Road Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 349957 1.6 kmCycle
- Dr Navin Kumar Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 342589 1.6 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SS2 6SD?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SS2 6SD, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Pod Point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SS2 6SD?
The nearest to the centre of SS2 6SD, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- JR Medical Clinic Phone 01702 314497 1.0 kmWalk
- Family Dental Westcliff Phone 01702 344275 1.5 kmCycle
- Southend Orthodontics Phone 01702 354555 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SS2 6SD?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Southend University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2025 · Phone 01702 435555 1.1 kmWalk
- Spire Wellesley Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 462944 1.9 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SS2 6SD?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SS2 6SD, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Braemar Lodge Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2025 · Phone 01702 339728 500 mWalk
- Happy Days Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 307370 550 mWalk
- Ossis Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01702 307370 550 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SS2 6SD?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SS2 6SD, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Earls Hall Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01702 345731 400 mWalk
- Kalsons Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2:15pm to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 12:45pm; Sun closed · Phone 01702 347676 500 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Prince Avenue Mon to Sat 9am to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 020 3801 6007 1.1 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SS2 6SD?
The nearest vets to the centre of SS2 6SD on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Earl's Hall 800 mWalk
- Medivet 1.8 kmCycle
- Medivet 3.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SS2 6SD in a conservation area?
The centre of SS2 6SD is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SS2 6SD?
Police.uk records 301 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SS2 6SD in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 12, burglary 7, other crime 7, robbery 5, drugs 3, bicycle theft 2, possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SS2 6SD
- Ward
- St Laurence
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Southend-on-Sea
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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