SS2 4AQ is a safe, established residential area on St Lukes Road, 1.1km 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 4AQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, down 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AQ 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 4AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LUKES ROAD, SS2 4AQ.
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
SS2 4AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS2 4AQ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
5 sales · Mean £ 273,040
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS2 4AQ has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Temple Sutton Primary School
Cecil Jones Academy
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
Bournemouth Park Academy
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
St Nicholas School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Convenience Store0.9 km
- Fine Foods0.7 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.5 km
- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
- Premier Southend Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cafe@thesquare0.1 km
- Kids Kingdom0.9 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Spice Kitchen0.7 km
- St Anns Builders Merchants0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Blossom Garden0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Cluny Fish Bar0.1 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- Mr Chippy0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Mecca Bingo1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell0.9 km
- Southend Victoria1.4 km
- Southend East1.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Luke's Road0.1 km
- Norwich Avenue0.1 km
- Bournemouth Park Road North0.2 km
- Cluny Square0.2 km
- Cluny Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS24AQ · Data under Open Government Licence