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.
PRENTICE CLOSE, SS4 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRENTICE CLOSE, SS4 1AQ.
338
40
£ 40,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS4 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Poplar Adolescent Unit
Waterman Primary Academy
Rochford Primary and Nursery School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Holt Farm Junior School
Holt Farm Infant School
The King Edmund School
Stambridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Rochford Hotel0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SS41AQ · Data under Open Government Licence