Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

SOUTH STREET, SS4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BQ 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS4 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 129.7% year-on-year.

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

SS4 1BQ is a mixed residential area on South Street, 0.1km from Rochford in Rochford. Administratively it sits within Roche North and Rural ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

The people who live in SS4 1BQ are typical of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, up 129.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 765,000

2 sales · Mean £ 765,000

Terraced

£ 220,000

9 sales · Mean £ 264,000

Flat

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

Crime around SS4 1BQ is moderate at 66 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 theft17

school Local Schools

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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Good0 pupils0.3 km
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Rochford Primary and Nursery School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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Waterman Primary Academy

Good88 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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Holt Farm Infant School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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Holt Farm Junior School

Good306 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Gleadell Meats0.1 km
  • Martin McColl Ltd0.1 km
  • Rising Sunshine Ltd0.9 km
  • The Factory Shop0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.2 km
  • Horse And Groom0.3 km
  • Rollacity1.0 km
  • The Miley Diner0.3 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Sam's Cafe0.8 km
  • Anne Boleyn0.8 km
  • Katys Cafe Lounge0.2 km
  • Lokanta Turkish0.9 km
  • Pimento Paella0.4 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fish 4 U LTD0.2 km
  • Golden Dragon0.9 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Rochford Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • Thank COD It's Friday0.9 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

  • Rochford0.3 km
  • Southend Airport1.4 km
  • Prittlewell3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.1 km
  • East Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.2 km
  • South Street0.2 km
  • Rochford Station Carpark0.3 km