Postcode SS2 5LS 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 Victoria, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Warrior Square Gardens.
St Lukes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,899 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
St Lukes has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
The average income per household in St Lukes is £51,707 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS2 5LS.
St Lukes near SS2 5LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southend Victoria located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southend Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Southend Victoria |
| 0.6 mi | Southend East | N/A | Walking directions to Southend East |
| 0.6 mi | Prittlewell | N/A | Walking directions to Prittlewell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Warrior Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warrior Square Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Christchurch Park | Small | Walking directions to Christchurch Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £412,500 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £336,000 | £350 |
| Terraced | 40 | £310,000 | £351 |
| Flats | 15 | £200,000 | £321 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS2 5LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2025 | 106, Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5LS | Terraced | Freehold | £263,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 90, Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5LS | Terraced | Leasehold | £184,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 139, Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5JL | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 153, Central Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4DY | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 122, Central Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4DZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the SS2 5LS postcode area, located within St Lukes, there are 10 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bournemouth Park Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS2 5LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | SOS Convenience Store | 112 Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5LS | Walking directions to SOS Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 53-57 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Greyhound Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Greyhound Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | ABI Convenience Store | 375 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PQ | Walking directions to ABI Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Southend-on-Sea district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS2 5LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Christopher O'Rourke
St Luke's - Elected 7 May 2026
David Burton-Sampson
Southend West and Leigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS2 5LS records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SS2 5LS in St. Luke's is £320,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SS2 5LS, including Bournemouth Park Academy (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SS2 5LS is Southend Victoria, about 835 m away.
SS2 5LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh covering SS2 5LS 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).