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About

St Laurence ward occupies a central residential district within Southend-on-Sea, characterised by its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades along Hamlet Court Road providing essential services. It contains several schools and places of worship, contributing to its community-focused atmosphere. The ward is bounded by major transport routes, including the A127 and railway lines, connecting it to other parts of the city.

The Prittle Brook, a small watercourse, flows through the southern part of the ward, bordered by linear green spaces like Priory Park. This park features a historic church ruin and a modern leisure centre, serving as a local recreational hub. Housing varies from converted flats to larger detached homes, particularly near the parkland. The ward's layout reflects its historical development as a suburb, with a dense network of streets and minimal industrial presence.

Area overview

On average St Laurence has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Laurence is £51,919 per year. There are 3 schools in St Laurence: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Laurence is home to around 10,582 people, with a population density of about 3,597.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Laurence Population
10,582
Population density
3,597.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.04(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.99(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.06(-36%)
Public order
4.06(-21%)
Other theft
3.87(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,073
85.75%
Other White
311
2.94%
Indian
239
2.26%
African
183
1.73%
Other Asian
105
0.99%
Total population: 10,581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,946
22.72%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,863
21.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,429
16.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,381
16.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,152
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,566

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,676
37.41%
Owns with a mortgage
1,502
33.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
579
12.92%
Social rents from council
438
9.78%
Other social rented
167
3.73%
Total households: 4,480

Property prices in St Laurence

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in St Laurence area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Laurence in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Laurence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£232,500
Terraced31£322,500
Semi-Detached64£342,500
Detached19£444,000

10 years median price trend in St Laurence

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Laurence.

All postcodes in St Laurence

SS999DH

St Laurence

SS26SX

Rochford Road

SS26PX

Thornford Gardens

SS95UR

Anders Fall

SS26SE

Byrne Drive

SS228SB

St Laurence

SS26AY

Trask Way

SS26TR

Comet Way

SS26SF

Aragon Close

SS26XE

Eastwoodbury Lane

SS00LD

Dolphins

SS00LH

Sidmouth Avenue

SS00JF

Brendon Way

SS991ZZ

Priory Crescent

SS00JR

Prince Close

SS26QT

Manners Way

SS26GQ

Larke Rise

SS95TP

Orchard Grove

SS95UT

St Laurence

SS996NL

St Laurence

SS95YX

Collins Way

SS00JQ

Prince Avenue

SS26DH

Britannia Close

SS26UD

Snakes Lane

SS26RW

Hampton Gardens

SS26AS

Radar Close

SS26TU

Rockall

SS999DN

St Laurence

SS26TE

Feeches Road

SS26SW

Old Mead

SS996TE

St Laurence

SS26UE

Eastwoodbury Lane

SS95TT

Orchard Side

SS00LA

Denton Avenue

SS00LE

Hornby Avenue

SS26RG

Audleys Close

SS95UW

Neil Armstrong Way

SS26TB

South Crescent

SS00EJ

Thanet Grange

SS00JY

Purley Way

SS26RX

Marlow Gardens

SS26QR

Manners Way

SS26SP

Rochford Road

SS95UN

Collins Way

SS996HA

St Laurence

SS26PT

Manners Way

SS95YY

Neil Armstrong Way

SS26SD

Byrne Drive

SS26RN

Prince Avenue

SS26HD

Biscay

SS26RF

Manners Way

SS26SQ

Keith Way

SS95SS

Whiteways

SS26XP

Mayflower Close

SS996NH

St Laurence

SS26UZ

Eastwoodbury Lane

SS26QW

Manners Way

SS26XL

Wells Avenue

SS26WG

Smallholdings Mews

SS26UH

Eastwoodbury Lane

SS26TX

Fastnet

SS26SG

Keith Way

SS95FQ

Four Sisters Way

SS26XY

Western Approaches

SS999DG

St Laurence

SS26QE

Sherbourne Gardens

SS95UF

Neil Armstrong Way

SS95UJ

Borman Close

SS26RH

Aviation Way

SS26XR

Comet Way

SS95UQ

Young Close

SS996EA

St Laurence

SS999DB

St Laurence

SS996DY

St Laurence

SS26RE

Oakengrange Drive

SS999DJ

St Laurence

SS996HX

St Laurence

SS26XZ

Western Approaches

SS95FH

Four Sisters Close

SS26AH

Priory Crescent

SS26RR

Marina Close

SS26SH

Western Approaches

SS26PR

Priory Crescent

SS95UX

Rayleigh Road

SS00JP

Prince Avenue

SS26RQ

Carolines Close

SS26TP

Manners Way

SS26QB

Manners Way

SS26TD

Feeches Road

SS26QP

Manners Way

SS26TW

Rochford Road

SS26RB

Oakengrange Drive

SS95YT

Neil Armstrong Way

SS996FN

St Laurence

SS993LL

St Laurence

SS26GD

Comet Way

SS26XJ

Wells Avenue

SS26GH

Aviation Way

SS26QU

Alton Gardens

SS999BY

St Laurence

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.