Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

SS4 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS4 1AT.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in SS4 1AT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km 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 1AT 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00111501 (shared with 7 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 1AT. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

SS4 1AT has low crime rates — 37 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 offences100
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Waterman Primary Academy

Good88 pupils0.2 km
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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Good0 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 pupils0.7 km
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Holt Farm Infant School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Holt Farm Junior School

Good306 pupils0.9 km
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The King Edmund School

Requires Improvement1573 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Gleadell Meats0.6 km
  • Martin McColl Ltd0.6 km
  • Londis/Starthill Service Station0.7 km
  • Natural Health0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Horse And Groom1.0 km
  • The Miley Diner0.7 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.7 km
  • The Marlborough Head0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Katys Cafe Lounge0.5 km
  • Pimento Paella0.3 km
  • The Square Coffee Co0.6 km
  • West Street Cafe0.7 km
  • The Wellspring0.7 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fish 4 U LTD0.5 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Rochford Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Rochford Takeaway0.6 km
  • Timbo House0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rochford Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochford0.9 km
  • Southend Airport2.1 km
  • Hockley3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Doggetts Close0.4 km
  • Doggetts Close0.4 km
  • Dalys Road0.4 km