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St. Luke's

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About

St. Luke's ward is situated in the central area of Southend-on-Sea, encompassing a primarily residential neighbourhood. The housing stock is largely comprised of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, along with some post-war developments and modern flats. The ward's boundaries include parts of the London Road, a major thoroughfare with various local shops and services catering to everyday needs. Its proximity to the town centre and transport links provides practical convenience for residents.

A notable local landmark is the historic St. Luke's Church, which gives the ward its name. The area contains several small parks and greens, including the Memorial Gardens, offering pockets of open space. The ward is also home to Southend's central library and the Victoria shopping centre, which serve a wider catchment than just the immediate locality. Residential streets here are typically quieter, set back from the main commercial routes.

Area overview

On average St. Luke's has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 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. Luke's is £51,707 per year. There are 4 schools in St. Luke's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St. Luke's is home to around 11,208 people, with a population density of about 3,190.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St. Luke's Population
11,208
Population density
3,190.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.06(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.8(-6%)
Shoplifting
10.53(+48%)
Other theft
7.41(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.87(+7%)
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 qualifications or above
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. Luke's

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in St. Luke's area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St. Luke's 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. Luke's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£386,250
Flats21£211,000
Semi-Detached46£347,500
Terraced53£315,000

10 years median price trend in St. Luke's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Luke's.

All postcodes in St. Luke's

SS24NT

Lovelace Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.