SS2 4AE is a safe, established residential area on St Lukes Road, 0.8km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within St. Luke's ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS2, SS2 4AE offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k, down 13.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00080267 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST LUKES ROAD, SS2 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LUKES ROAD, SS2 4AE.
293
44
£ 41,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS2 4AE — age 44, 80% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £324k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4AE. The average age is 44.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
11 sales · Mean £ 279,318
Terraced
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4AE has low crime rates — 34 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
Bournemouth Park Academy
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
Sutton House Academy
Victory Park Academy
Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
St Nicholas School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- ABI Foods0.9 km
- Southchurch Pharmacy1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Monti1.0 km
- Cafe@thesquare0.2 km
- Kids Kingdom1.0 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Spice Kitchen0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- The Co-Operative1.0 km
- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.8 km
- ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Blossom Garden0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.2 km
- Happy House1.0 km
- Mr Chippy0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Mecca Bingo0.8 km
- Guildford0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell1.0 km
- Southend East1.2 km
- Southend Victoria1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cluny Square0.2 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.3 km
- Cluny Square0.3 km
- Tennyson Avenue0.3 km
- The Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24AE · Data under Open Government Licence