Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

ST LUKES ROAD, SS2 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LUKES ROAD, SS2 4AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

339

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SS2 4AB is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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. Property prices are trending down 42.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS2 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Lukes Road, 0.6km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For families considering a move, SS2 4AB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 42.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00080245 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4AB. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 217,500

Semi-Detached

£ 306,000

4 sales · Mean £ 307,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS2 4AB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences184
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft31
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.2 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.6 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.7 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.7 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Euro Bite0.8 km
  • Porters0.9 km
  • Premier Supermarket1.0 km
  • Roddy's Super Store0.8 km
  • ABI Foods0.8 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Entice1.0 km
  • Cow & Telescope1.0 km
  • The Exchange1.0 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.6 km
  • Guildford0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Sienna's0.9 km
  • Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.9 km
  • Monti0.8 km
  • Mr Ping Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Randells Food And Wine1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)1.0 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Best Grill0.9 km
  • Essex Grill0.9 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.8 km
  • Jonaki Tandoori0.8 km
  • KC's International1.0 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.9 km
  • Southend East1.0 km
  • Southend Victoria1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bournemouth Park School0.2 km
  • The Grove0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park School0.2 km
  • Tennyson Avenue0.2 km
  • Bournemouth Park0.3 km