Lifstan Walk is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 4GW is located in the Southchurch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lifstan Walk, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 4GU, SS2 4GL, SS2 4GP, SS2 4GN, SS2 4XE, SS2 4XB, SS2 4GS, SS2 4GE, SS1 2QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS2 4GW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 51.7% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 43.9% | 48.3% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 35.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 43.2% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 7% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.1% | 45.3% | 11.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 30.6% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 16.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 21.3% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 17.2% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 31.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 88.6% | 82.1% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 80.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 80.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 8% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 80.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.4% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1.8% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lifstan Walk was 148.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% higher than the Southchurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lifstan Walk has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch and the 104th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lifstan Walk, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-03-19 | £542,462 |
| 5 Lifstan Walk, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2015-11-20 | £538,444 |
| 15 Lifstan Walk, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, a newly built property | £305,000 | 2011-04-28 | £598,410 |
| 5 Lifstan Walk, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, a newly built property | £319,950 | 2011-04-01 | £627,742 |
| 3 Lifstan Walk, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, a newly built property | £302,000 | 2010-04-30 | £607,094 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Strand Cafe | 712 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 308 yd | |
| Ruchi | 708 - 710 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 308 yd | |
| Brickie's | 5 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea | 318 yd | |
| Grumpy's Diner | 759 - 763 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 370 yd | |
| Cliffords Coffee Shop | Cliffords Coffee, 785 Southchurch Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Walnut Tree | The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard | 282 yd | |
| Mawson's Micro Pub | 781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 358 yd | |
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Eating Chinese Takeaway | 704 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 308 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 740 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 308 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 795 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 370 yd | |
| Man Fung | 713 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 525 yd | |
| Golden Oriental | 1 Lonsdale Road, Southend-On-Sea | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 753 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 763 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 892 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Southchurch Park East (Closed) Lifstan Way | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Southchurch High School UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Hamstel Junior School HAMSTEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 829 yd |
| Bournes Green Park WHITTINGHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| St Nicholas School PHILPOTT AVENUE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.