Durham Road is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 4LT is located in the St. Luke's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durham Road, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 4LU, SS2 4LS, SS2 4LB, SS2 4EH, SS2 4LR, SS2 4EQ, SS2 4LP, SS2 4LN, SS2 4EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS2 4LT 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 | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 48.3% | -0.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around SS2 4LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 44% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 36.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 47.6% | 46% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 19.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.4% | 15.4% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 22.5% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 20.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 18.8% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 86.5% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 90.7% | 89.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 89.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Road was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the St. Luke's average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Durham Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in St. Luke's and the 116th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Durham Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-06-17 | £378,834 |
| 31 Durham Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2022-02-18 | £364,786 |
| 29 Durham Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-11-01 | £349,940 |
| 35 Durham Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-02-03 | £340,485 |
| 21 Durham Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-05-25 | £382,956 |
SS2 4LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Sutton Primary School Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BA | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,027 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 | 598 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,159 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 | 1,873 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchells Cafe And Bistro | 215 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea | 106 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | 266 Eastern Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 579 yd | |
| Kids Kingdom | Garon Park, Southend-On-Sea | 648 yd | |
| Brickie's | 5 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea | 739 yd | |
| Cafe@thesquare | 11 Cluny Square, Southend-On-Sea | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawson's Micro Pub | 781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 759 yd | |
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 832 yd | |
| Old Walnut Tree | The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halikarnas | 269 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 90 yd | |
| Mama's Pizza Ltd | 223 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 90 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 179 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 242 yd | |
| Plaice To Be | 343 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 246 yd | |
| Golden Oriental | 1 Lonsdale Road, Southend-On-Sea | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 918 yd | |
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 952 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 993 yd | |
| Premier Southend Convenience Store | 112 Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-On-Sea | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstel Junior School HAMSTEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 244 yd |
| St Nicholas School PHILPOTT AVENUE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Bournes Green Park WHITTINGHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre SOUTHEND LEISURE AND TENNIS CENTRE SOUTHEND LEISURE AND TENNIS CENTRE GARONS PARK | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Cecil Jones Academy EASTERN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Temple Sutton Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Youth Ground GARON PARK | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Bournemouth Park Primary Academy BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,032 yd |
| Essex Ccc (Garons Park) GARONS SPORTS PARK GARONS SPORTS PARK GARONS PARK | grass pitches | 1,039 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.