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SS2 4DS

Ferndale Road

St. Luke's

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Overview

Postcode SS2 4DS is located in an urban city, within the St. Luke's area of Southend-on-Sea in the East of England region, and forms part of the St Lukes area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Lukes is £51,707 per year. The median sale price in St. Luke's is £320,000 (around £348 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,500 and £367,500. The nearest station is Southend East, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Christchurch Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

St Lukes has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,892 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

St Lukes has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St Lukes is £51,707 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS2 4DS.

Flood risk

No risk

St Lukes near SS2 4DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Southend East located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS2 4DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Southend East

N/A

Walking directions to Southend East
0.7 mi

Southend Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Southend Victoria
0.7 mi

Prittlewell

N/A

Walking directions to Prittlewell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS2 4DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChristchurch ParkSmallWalking directions to Christchurch Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
7,487.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.69(-28%)
Vehicle crime
7.36(+67%)
Other theft
6.74(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-47%)
Drugs
4.29(+48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
77.89%
Other
15
4.95%
Bangladeshi
8
2.64%
Indian
8
2.64%
Other Asian
8
2.64%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
27.43%
No qualifications
46
19.41%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
45.61%
Owns outright
42
36.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.79%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in St. Luke's

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £348
Sales (last 12 months): 123
Typical range (middle 50%): £278K – £368K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £348 per square foot) in St. Luke's area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £477,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St. Luke's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£412,500£351
Semi-Detached52£336,000£350
Terraced40£310,000£351
Flats15£200,000£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St. Luke's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Luke's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,500£150,000£250,000£246,250
2017£295,000£156,250£265,000£253,000
2018£321,000£175,000£278,000£267,000
2019£295,000£168,500£278,500£263,000
2020£325,000£180,000£290,000£256,500
2021£325,000£185,000£317,000£286,500
2022£370,000£195,000£350,000£313,000
2023£343,750£210,000£330,000£320,000
2024£375,000£185,000£340,000£310,000
2025£385,000£213,000£340,000£314,000
2026£410,000£202,500£341,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Luke's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Luke's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£239£268£256
2017£283£261£289£273
2018£307£287£292£276
2019£287£283£291£286
2020£339£300£300£296
2021£339£289£344£302
2022£414£341£357£340
2023£352£319£348£336
2024£341£342£340£310
2025£354£332£361£341
2026£356£316£349£352
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Luke's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St. Luke's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS2 4DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS2 4DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 20255, Ferndale Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4DSTerracedFreehold£390,000
12 Jun 2026105A, The Grove, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4DBDetachedFreehold£410,000
06 Mar 202670, The Grove, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4DBTerracedFreehold£440,000
06 Oct 20257, Selwyn Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4DRDetachedFreehold£450,000
23 Sept 202526, Selwyn Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4DRTerracedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the SS2 4DS postcode area, located within St Lukes, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SS2 4DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBournemouth Park AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryTemple Sutton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryHamstel Infant School and NurseryAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS2 4DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS2 4DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSOS Convenience Store112 Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5LSWalking directions to SOS Convenience Store
0.4 miNick's Convenience StoreSouthchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PHWalking directions to Nick's Convenience Store
0.4 miClarks ConvenienceDurham Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4PQWalking directions to Clarks Convenience
0.4 miSainsbury's Local535 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miABI Convenience Store375 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PQWalking directions to ABI Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,769
Band F£3,272
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS2 4DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Christopher O'Rourke

St Luke's - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

David Burton-Sampson

Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictSouthend-on-SeaE06000033
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthend West and LeighE14001502
WardSt. Luke'sE05002221
ParishSouthend-on-Sea, unparished areaE43000028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St LukesE02003284
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southend-on-Sea 006BE01015870
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS2 4DS

Is SS2 4DS (St Lukes) safe?

The area around SS2 4DS records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near SS2 4DS?

The median sale price around SS2 4DS in St. Luke's is £320,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS2 4DS?

There are 9 schools close to SS2 4DS, including Bournemouth Park Academy (Good), Temple Sutton Primary School (Good) and Hamstel Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS2 4DS?

The closest station to SS2 4DS is Southend East, about 922 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS2 4DS?

SS2 4DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,892 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS2 4DS (St Lukes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS2 4DS is David Burton-Sampson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Christopher O'Rourke (Reform UK).