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.
SS5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS5 postcode area.
22,449
47
£ 43,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
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Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Greensward Academy
Riverside Primary School
Plumberow Primary Academy
Westerings Primary Academy
Hockley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Alexanders
- Brick Lane Bagel
- China City
- Chinese 2 Night
- Chutney Club
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- C Percy Limited
- Budgens
- Chandos Service Station
- Coventry Hill Service Station
- Ferry Pharmacy
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Hockley Community Centre
- Hockley Bowling Club
- Hullbridge Community Centre (Bar)
- Hullbridge Sports Association
- Smugglers Den Bar \& Grill
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd
- Co-op
- Sainsburys
- The Co-operative Group
- The Co-operative Hawkwell
- + 1 more
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