Area Analysis Rochford, East of England

SS5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS5 postcode area.

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Population

22,449

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SS5 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 87% 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 £423k. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.

home £423,250 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS5 is a postcode district in Rochford, East of England, covering 526 active and 233 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SS5 (23%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (21%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SS5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SS5 are around £423k, down 12.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SS5 at 112 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 47 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 SS5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1038
Vehicle crime272
Criminal damage and arson219
Anti-social behaviour216
Public order205

school Local Schools

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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils
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Riverside Primary School

Good332 pupils
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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils
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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils
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Hockley Primary School

Outstanding341 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Nanny Cha Cha's Coffee Shop
  • Butterflies Club C.I.C
  • CJ's Bowling Ltd
  • Costa Coffee
  • Fast Food
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Reg And Rods Pie And Mash Ltd
  • Alexanders
  • Brick Lane Bagel
  • China City
  • Chinese 2 Night
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • C Percy Limited
  • Budgens
  • Chandos Service Station
  • Coventry Hill Service Station
  • Ferry Pharmacy
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club
  • Hullbridge Community Centre (Bar)
  • Hullbridge Sports Association
  • Smugglers Den Bar \& Grill
  • Spa Public House
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd
  • Co-op
  • Sainsburys
  • The Co-operative Group
  • The Co-operative Hawkwell
  • + 1 more