Area Analysis Rochford, East of England

SS4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS4 postcode area.

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Population

21,660

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,150 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

SS4 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £377k. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

home £377,888 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS4 is a postcode district in Rochford, East of England, covering 566 active and 167 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SS4 (15%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (14%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SS4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SS4 are around £377k, down 3.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SS4 at 205 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 SS4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2010
Criminal damage and arson437
Anti-social behaviour400
Vehicle crime351
Public order314

school Local Schools

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Holt Farm Infant School

Good201 pupils
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Canewdon Endowed Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement113 pupils
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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Good0 pupils
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The King Edmund School

Requires Improvement1573 pupils
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Ashingdon Primary Academy

Requires Improvement213 pupils
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Rochford Primary and Nursery School

Good232 pupils
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Holt Farm Junior School

Good306 pupils
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Stambridge Primary School

Good97 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rochford Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Anchor Inn
  • Ballards Gore Golf Club
  • Cherry Tree
  • Essex Marina Yacht Club
  • Golden Lion
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • The Harold Rankin Pavilion
  • Anne Boleyn
  • Apton Hall Events Ltd
  • Bounce Village Ltd
  • Cafe 206
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Fish 4 U LTD
  • Golden Dragon
  • Greggs
  • Lin Lam
  • Munch Kings
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Ashingdon News & Mace
  • Ashingdon Post Office
  • Barling Tack Shop
  • Costcutters
  • Cottage Bakery
  • + 16 more