Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

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

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

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Population

367

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS2 4AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SS2 4AD is an established family neighbourhood — 56% 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 up 5.3% year-on-year.

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

SS2 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 5.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS2 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00080273 (shared with 4 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 4AD. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

9 sales · Mean £ 299,444

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

SS2 4AD has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences160
Other theft22
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils0.4 km
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Temple Sutton Primary School

Good789 pupils0.4 km
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Cecil Jones Academy

Inadequate793 pupils0.6 km
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Sutton House Academy

Requires Improvement64 pupils0.7 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.7 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • ABI Foods0.9 km
  • Southchurch Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily0.8 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Ashiana Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box1.0 km
  • Monti0.9 km
  • Mr Ping Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Frying Pan1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.9 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
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • Blossom Garden0.8 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Cluny Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Mr Chippy0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo0.8 km
  • Guildford0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell1.0 km
  • Southend East1.1 km
  • Southend Victoria1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cluny Square0.2 km
  • Cluny Square0.2 km
  • Tennyson Avenue0.3 km
  • Tennyson Avenue0.3 km
  • The Grove0.3 km