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.
SS3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS3 postcode area.
29,618
43
£ 42,325 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Shoeburyness High School
Hinguar Community Primary School
Friars Primary School and Nursery
Thorpedene Primary School
Barling Magna Primary Academy
Great Wakering Primary Academy
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School
St George's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Longstaffs
- Marsh Butchers
- P R Splett (Butchers) Ltd
- Rowlands Pharmacy
- Wakering Convenience Store
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Waeccer
- Exhibition Inn
- Great Wakering Community Centre
- Great Wakering Rovers Football Club
- Gt. Wakering Royal British Legion
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Buddies Diner
- Mim Spice
- Morley Nurseries (Wakering) Ltd
- Nanny Egg's Tea Room & Bakery
- Suzie.s Kitchen
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-Operative West Road
- The Co-operative Group
- Asda Stores Ltd
- Lidl
- Nisa Local
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- BEIJING
- Wakering Fish Bar
- Barista Box Ltd
- Chinese 2 Night
- Curry Nights
- + 14 more
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