Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

WEST STREET, SS4 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, SS4 1AU.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order20
Drugs18
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Good0 pupils0.1 km
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Rochford Primary and Nursery School

Good232 pupils0.2 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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Waterman Primary Academy

Good88 pupils0.8 km
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Holt Farm Infant School

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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Holt Farm Junior School

Good306 pupils1.2 km
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The King Edmund School

Requires Improvement1573 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rochford Hotel0.2 km
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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