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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 112 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
Detached19£405,000
Terraced25£315,000
Semi-Detached59£355,000
Flats9£230,000

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

SS26XN

Wells Avenue

SS26UX

Avro Road

SS26UB

Kent Elms Close

SS26SA

Byrne Drive

SS26HA

Lundy Close

SS26UU

Eastwoodbury Lane

SS00LF

Hornby Avenue

SS996NQ

St Laurence

SS26BQ

Cole Court

SS996EW

St Laurence

SS26XH

Eastwoodbury Crescent

SS00EP

Medway Court

SS95TU

Burfield Road

SS996DT

St Laurence

SS95UD

Mcdivitt Walk

SS26SR

Rochford Road

SS26SZ

Nightingale Close

SS26XB

Willmott Road

SS26QY

Derek Gardens

SS26TJ

North Crescent

SS26GB

Eastwoodbury Lane

SS26RT

Hampton Gardens

SS26BE

Gannet Close

SS26QZ

Alton Gardens

SS95YZ

Neil Armstrong Way

SS996HS

St Laurence

SS26QD

Sherbourne Gardens

SS95SU

Fulford Drive

SS996NG

St Laurence

SS26TG

North Crescent

SS26SL

Coniston

SS999BZ

St Laurence

SS26PZ

Manners Way

SS00JG

Bideford Close

SS999BX

St Laurence

SS26GA

Western Approaches

SS26BT

Cole Avenue

SS95UB

Lovell Rise

SS228WF

St Laurence

SS26XT

Snakes Lane

SS999BS

St Laurence

SS996NE

St Laurence

SS26RZ

Hampton Gardens

SS26XG

Eastwoodbury Crescent

SS991EA

St Laurence

SS996DS

St Laurence

SS26TF

Feeches Road

SS996LA

St Laurence

SS95SX

Meakins Close

SS996HH

St Laurence

SS996FB

St Laurence

SS26TA

South Crescent

SS26XQ

Eastwoodbury Close

SS26QS

Manners Way

SS26GU

Bell Walk

SS996TA

St Laurence

SS00JT

Prince Avenue

SS95ST

Whitehouse Road

SS26DJ

Concorde Road

SS26RU

Hampton Gardens

SS00JU

Prince Avenue

SS26TS

Western Approaches

SS996HE

St Laurence

SS26SB

Fairlawn Gardens

SS996FZ

St Laurence

SS95TS

Apple Row

SS00LB

Denton Close

SS95TY

Whitehouse Meadows

SS26TQ

North Crescent

SS00JE

Lympstone Close

SS26QA

Oakengrange Drive

SS996DP

St Laurence

SS95UG

Stafford Close

SS996ES

St Laurence

SS26BY

Kirkham Road

SS95XF

Rayleigh Road

SS95UP

Collins Way

SS26ST

Rochford Road

SS26TY

Western Approaches

SS26BH

Cole Avenue

SS26AW

Radio Court

SS95YR

Shepard Close

SS00JJ

Prince Avenue

SS95UA

Aldrin Way

SS999DF

St Laurence

SS26UA

Snakes Lane

SS95UL

Neil Armstrong Way

SS26RL

Prince Avenue

SS00JD

Brendon Way

SS95TX

Burfield Close

SS996DF

St Laurence

SS00LG

Hornby Avenue

SS26PY

Thornford Gardens

SS996LY

St Laurence

SS26HB

Lundy Close

SS228QP

St Laurence

SS996LZ

St Laurence

SS95UH

Neil Armstrong Way

SS26SS

Rochford Road

SS26RP

Beechmont Gardens

Data Sources

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