SS4 1AU is a mixed residential area on West Street, 0.3km from Rochford in Rochford. Administratively it sits within Roche South ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00180512 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, SS4 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, SS4 1AU.
381
41
£ 44,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS4 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS4 1AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS4 1AU. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 258,125
2 sales · Mean £ 258,125
Flat
£ 100,000
2 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS4 1AU is moderate at 57 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Waterman Primary Academy
Holt Farm Infant School
Holt Farm Junior School
The King Edmund School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.2 km
- Gleadell Meats0.2 km
- Martin McColl Ltd0.2 km
- Londis/Starthill Service Station0.7 km
- Natural Health0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Golden Lion0.3 km
- Horse And Groom0.5 km
- The Miley Diner0.1 km
- Masonic Lodge0.3 km
- The Marlborough Head0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Anne Boleyn1.0 km
- Katys Cafe Lounge0.3 km
- Pimento Paella0.4 km
- The Square Coffee Co0.3 km
- West Street Cafe0.2 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fish 4 U LTD0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Rochford Fried Chicken0.2 km
- Rochford Takeaway0.2 km
- Timbo House0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Rochford Hotel0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochford0.1 km
- Southend Airport1.5 km
- Prittlewell3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.0 km
- Rochford Rail Station0.1 km
- Rochford Rail Station0.1 km
- Rochford Station Carpark0.1 km
- The Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS41AU · Data under Open Government Licence