Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

PRENTICE CLOSE, SS4 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRENTICE CLOSE, SS4 1AQ.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS4 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SS4 1AQ has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS4 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Prentice Close, 0.4km from Rochford in Rochford. Administratively it sits within Roche North and Rural ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS4 1AQ is 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. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00111518 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS4 1AQ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS4 1AQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences94
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft11
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Good0 pupils0.5 km
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Waterman Primary Academy

Good88 pupils0.6 km
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Rochford Primary and Nursery School

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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Holt Farm Junior School

Good306 pupils1.2 km
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Holt Farm Infant School

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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The King Edmund School

Requires Improvement1573 pupils1.5 km
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Stambridge Primary School

Good97 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Gleadell Meats0.5 km
  • Martin McColl Ltd0.5 km
  • Londis/Starthill Service Station0.9 km
  • Natural Health0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.3 km
  • Horse And Groom0.7 km
  • The Miley Diner0.6 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.5 km
  • The Marlborough Head0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Sam's Cafe0.9 km
  • Katys Cafe Lounge0.4 km
  • Pimento Paella0.3 km
  • The Square Coffee Co0.4 km
  • West Street Cafe0.5 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fish 4 U LTD0.3 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Rochford Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Rochford Takeaway0.5 km
  • Timbo House0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rochford Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochford0.7 km
  • Southend Airport1.9 km
  • Prittlewell3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Doggetts Close0.1 km
  • Doggetts Close0.1 km
  • East Street0.3 km
  • North Street0.3 km
  • The Square0.4 km