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About

The St Lukes area is situated in the central part of Southend-on-Sea, primarily residential and positioned inland from the seafront. It is characterised by a network of streets with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern developments. The area is served by local shops and amenities along its main roads, with several schools and community facilities present. It functions as a residential neighbourhood for the town.

A notable local landmark is St Luke's Church, a Gothic Revival building from the late 19th century which gives the area its name. The residential streets are generally quiet, with proximity to larger parks like Priory Park located to the north. The area provides straightforward access to Southend's town centre and main railway station, connecting it to the broader region.

Area overview

On average St Lukes has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Lukes is £51,707 per year. There are 4 schools in St Lukes: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Lukes is home to around 11,208 people, with a population density of about 3,190.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Lukes Population
11,208
Population density
3,190.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.38(+18%)
Shoplifting
11.33(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.81(-15%)
Other theft
7.05(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.69(+5%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,156
81.7%
Other White
540
4.82%
African
221
1.97%
Other Asian
174
1.55%
Other
134
1.2%
Total population: 11,207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,985
22.39%
No qualifications
1,905
21.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,594
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,458
16.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,232
13.9%
Total 16+ residents: 8,866

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,623
34.99%
Owns outright
1,315
28.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,094
23.58%
Social rents from council
339
7.31%
Other social rented
139
3%
Total households: 4,639

Property prices in St Lukes

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in St Lukes area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Lukes 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 Lukes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£387,500
Flats22£207,500
Semi-Detached52£340,000
Terraced42£312,500

10 years median price trend in St Lukes

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

All postcodes in St Lukes

SS24HS

South Avenue

Data Sources

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