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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

SS996EP

St Laurence

SS996GX

St Laurence

SS26TL

Rochford Road

SS26GE

Comet Way

SS26SN

Coniston

SS996SW

St Laurence

SS999DA

St Laurence

SS26TT

Western Approaches

SS00JH

Prince Avenue

SS00JA

St Laurence

SS26UT

Eastwoodbury Lane

SS999DL

St Laurence

SS26TN

Rochford Road

SS26TH

North Crescent

SS26SJ

Repton Grove

SS996GZ

St Laurence

SS00FA

St Laurence

SS26XD

Vickers Road

SS26RY

Hampton Close

SS26RD

Oakengrange Drive

SS999BU

St Laurence

SS996DH

St Laurence

SS26AX

Poole Way

SS00LQ

Hornby Close

SS95YU

Collins Way

SS26PU

Thornford Gardens

SS26XA

Bristol Road

SS00JZ

Cranston Avenue

SS26XF

Eastwoodbury Lane

SS95UE

Neil Armstrong Way

SS996RB

St Laurence

SS26UJ

The Bentleys

SS26RS

Beverley Gardens

SS26QX

Derek Gardens

SS95TR

Orchard Grove

SS26UY

Eastwoodbury Lane

SS999DE

St Laurence

SS26TZ

Rockall

SS26SY

Rochford Road

SS996LX

St Laurence

SS00JB

Prince Avenue

SS00JX

Denton Avenue

SS996EU

St Laurence

SS95SZ

Blatches Chase

SS996FH

St Laurence

SS95TZ

Whitehouse Meadows

Data Sources

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