SS9 5YF is a safe, established residential area on St Lawrence Gardens, 0.2km from Eastwood in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Eastwood Park ward and the Southend West constituency.
For families considering a move, SS9 5YF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 5.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS9 5YF are sourced from Output Area E00080054 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST LAWRENCE GARDENS, SS9 5YF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LAWRENCE GARDENS, SS9 5YF.
252
40
£ 43,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS9 5YF is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 5.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS9 5YF. The average age is 39.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 180,000
13 sales · Mean £ 178,192
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS9 5YF has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Heycroft Primary School
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
The Eastwood Academy
Kingsdown School
Edwards Hall Primary School
The St Christopher School
Fairways Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cambridge News0.7 km
- Costcutters0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Kent Elms Service Station0.5 km
- Londis0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Curry Pot0.8 km
- Eastwood Takeaway0.8 km
- Charcoal And Earth0.7 km
- Chick N Shake0.7 km
- Elite Peri Peri0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Brookside Tavern0.7 km
- The Bellhouse0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Artability Ltd0.6 km
- David Lloyd Leisure Ltd0.8 km
- Flavours Gelato0.3 km
- Hasina Tandoori0.6 km
- Sarah's Chocolate Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leigh-On-Sea3.1 km
- Southend Airport3.2 km
- Chalkwell3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Rochford Corner0.2 km
- Rochford Corner0.3 km
- Nobles Green Road0.3 km
- Brooklands Avenue0.3 km
- Brooklands Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS95YF · Data under Open Government Licence