SS4 1AF is a mixed residential area on Malting Villas Road, 0.3km from Rochford in Rochford. Administratively it sits within Roche North and Rural ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
The people who live in SS4 1AF are typical of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00111497 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALTING VILLAS ROAD, SS4 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTING VILLAS ROAD, SS4 1AF.
351
41
£ 40,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS4 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS4 1AF's 51% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS4 1AF. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 272,500
3 sales · Mean £ 264,166
Flat
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS4 1AF is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Poplar Adolescent Unit
Rochford Primary and Nursery School
Waterman Primary Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Holt Farm Infant School
Holt Farm Junior School
The King Edmund School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.3 km
- Gleadell Meats0.3 km
- Martin McColl Ltd0.3 km
- Londis/Starthill Service Station0.6 km
- Natural Health0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Golden Lion0.2 km
- Horse And Groom0.7 km
- The Miley Diner0.3 km
- Masonic Lodge0.4 km
- The Marlborough Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Katys Cafe Lounge0.2 km
- Pimento Paella0.0 km
- The Square Coffee Co0.3 km
- West Street Cafe0.3 km
- The Wellspring0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fish 4 U LTD0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Rochford Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Rochford Takeaway0.3 km
- Timbo House0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Rochford Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochford0.5 km
- Southend Airport1.8 km
- Hockley3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dalys Road0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
- East Street0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
- Doggetts Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS41AF · Data under Open Government Licence