Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

SOUTH STREET, SS4 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, SS4 1BL.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS4 1BL 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SS4 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SS4 1BL is a mixed residential area on South Street, 0.2km from Rochford in Rochford. Administratively it sits within Roche North and Rural ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

This is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £204k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00111521 (shared with 46 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 1BL. 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

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 212,500

4 sales · Mean £ 249,875

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

Crime around SS4 1BL is moderate at 74 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 offences117
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order18
Drugs17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Good0 pupils0.4 km
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Rochford Primary and Nursery School

Good232 pupils0.6 km
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Waterman Primary Academy

Good88 pupils0.9 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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Holt Farm Infant School

Good201 pupils1.5 km
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Holt Farm Junior School

Good306 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Gleadell Meats0.2 km
  • Martin McColl Ltd0.2 km
  • Rising Sunshine Ltd0.8 km
  • The Factory Shop0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.3 km
  • Horse And Groom0.2 km
  • Rollacity0.9 km
  • The Miley Diner0.4 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.1 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Sam's Cafe0.7 km
  • Anne Boleyn0.7 km
  • Katys Cafe Lounge0.3 km
  • Lokanta Turkish0.9 km
  • Pimento Paella0.5 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fish 4 U LTD0.3 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Rochford Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • Thank COD It's Friday0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rochford Hotel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochford0.4 km
  • Southend Airport1.3 km
  • Prittlewell3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • South Street0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • South Street0.2 km
  • East Street0.2 km
  • North Street0.3 km