Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

THE GARNERS, SS4 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GARNERS, SS4 1DS.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS4 1DS 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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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS4 1DS spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

home £124,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS4 1DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Garners, 0.2km from Rochford in Rochford. Administratively it sits within Roche South ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For families considering a move, SS4 1DS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00111519 (shared with 6 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 1DS. The average age is 51.5. 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 Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

21 sales · Mean £ 136,000

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

SS4 1DS has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences64
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs11
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Good0 pupils0.5 km
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Rochford Primary and Nursery School

Good232 pupils0.7 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 Junior School

Good306 pupils1.4 km
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Holt Farm Infant School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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Stambridge Primary School

Good97 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Gleadell Meats0.3 km
  • Martin McColl Ltd0.3 km
  • The Factory Shop0.8 km
  • Natural Health0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.3 km
  • Horse And Groom0.5 km
  • Rollacity0.8 km
  • The Miley Diner0.5 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.3 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Sam's Cafe0.7 km
  • Anne Boleyn0.9 km
  • Katys Cafe Lounge0.3 km
  • Pimento Paella0.4 km
  • The Square Coffee Co0.3 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fish 4 U LTD0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Rochford Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • Rochford Takeaway0.3 km
  • Timbo House0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rochford Hotel0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochford0.6 km
  • Southend Airport1.6 km
  • Prittlewell3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • East Street0.2 km
  • North Street0.3 km
  • The Square0.3 km
  • Doggetts Close0.3 km
  • Doggetts Close0.4 km