Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

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

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

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Population

293

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
workEmployment
5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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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.

home £324,142 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences143
Other theft21
Vehicle crime20
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson16

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 pupils0.6 km
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Victory Park Academy

Requires Improvement27 pupils0.6 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
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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