Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

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

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

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Population

311

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Avg Age

41

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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: SS2 4AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS2 4AA spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.

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

SS2 4AA 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00080242 (shared with 6 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 4AA. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 277,000

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

9 sales · Mean £ 282,333

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

SS2 4AA has low crime rates — 45 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 offences189
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft30
Criminal damage and arson24
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 pupils0.9 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

44 nearby
  • ABI Foods0.8 km
  • Queensway Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Southchurch Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Sprint 1159 Ltd1.0 km
  • Aarush News0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.9 km
  • Monti0.8 km
  • Mr Ping Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Frying Pan0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Randells Food And Wine1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Italian Pizza House1.0 km
  • Le Rooster0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Royal Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
  • Chick Inn0.7 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.9 km
  • Southend Victoria1.0 km
  • Southend East1.1 km

Bus Stops

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