SS4 1AY is a mixed residential area on Back Lane, 0.1km from Rochford in Rochford. Administratively it sits within Roche North and Rural ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
Within the SS4 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00111521 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK LANE, SS4 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, SS4 1AY.
344
49
£ 40,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS4 1AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS4 1AY — age 49, 35% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS4 1AY. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS4 1AY is moderate at 62 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
Waterman Primary Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Holt Farm Infant School
Holt Farm Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.0 km
- Gleadell Meats0.0 km
- Martin McColl Ltd0.0 km
- The Factory Shop1.0 km
- Londis/Starthill Service Station0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Golden Lion0.1 km
- Horse And Groom0.4 km
- The Miley Diner0.2 km
- Masonic Lodge0.1 km
- The Marlborough Head0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Sam's Cafe0.9 km
- Anne Boleyn0.9 km
- Katys Cafe Lounge0.2 km
- Pimento Paella0.3 km
- The Square Coffee Co0.1 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fish 4 U LTD0.1 km
- Greggs0.0 km
- Rochford Fried Chicken0.0 km
- Thank COD It's Friday1.0 km
- Uncle Kams Rochford1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Rochford Hotel0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rochford0.3 km
- Southend Airport1.5 km
- Prittlewell3.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- East Street0.1 km
- Rochford Station Carpark0.2 km
- Rochford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS41AY · Data under Open Government Licence