Area Analysis Rochford, East of England

SS3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS3 postcode area.

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Population

29,618

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,325 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
workEmployment
3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SS3 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £323k. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.

home £323,550 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS3 is a postcode district in Rochford, East of England, covering 601 active and 203 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SS3 (12%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (8%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SS3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SS3 are around £323k, down 12.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SS3 at 215 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SS3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3102
Anti-social behaviour597
Criminal damage and arson508
Public order476
Vehicle crime422

school Local Schools

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Shoeburyness High School

Good1789 pupils
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Hinguar Community Primary School

Good249 pupils
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Friars Primary School and Nursery

Good438 pupils
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Thorpedene Primary School

Good496 pupils
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Barling Magna Primary Academy

Good173 pupils
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Great Wakering Primary Academy

Good422 pupils
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Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School

Good441 pupils
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St George's Catholic Primary School

Good211 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Longstaffs
  • Marsh Butchers
  • P R Splett (Butchers) Ltd
  • Rowlands Pharmacy
  • Wakering Convenience Store
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Waeccer
  • Exhibition Inn
  • Great Wakering Community Centre
  • Great Wakering Rovers Football Club
  • Gt. Wakering Royal British Legion
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Buddies Diner
  • Mim Spice
  • Morley Nurseries (Wakering) Ltd
  • Nanny Egg's Tea Room & Bakery
  • Suzie.s Kitchen
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-Operative West Road
  • The Co-operative Group
  • Asda Stores Ltd
  • Lidl
  • Nisa Local
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • BEIJING
  • Wakering Fish Bar
  • Barista Box Ltd
  • Chinese 2 Night
  • Curry Nights
  • + 14 more