Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

LINGFIELD DRIVE, SS4 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINGFIELD DRIVE, SS4 1EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS4 1EA combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£499k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 31.5% year-on-year.

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

SS4 1EA is a safe, established residential area on Lingfield Drive, 0.7km from Rochford in Rochford. Administratively it sits within Roche South ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For serious buyers, SS4 1EA is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £499k, down 31.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00111513 (shared with 5 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 1EA. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 377,500

2 sales · Mean £ 377,500

Detached

£ 532,500

4 sales · Mean £ 508,750

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

SS4 1EA has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Waterman Primary Academy

Good88 pupils0.7 km
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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Good0 pupils0.9 km
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Rochford Primary and Nursery School

Good232 pupils1.0 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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Stambridge Primary School

Good97 pupils1.3 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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The King Edmund School

Requires Improvement1573 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Gleadell Meats0.8 km
  • Martin McColl Ltd0.8 km
  • Natural Health0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.7 km
  • The Miley Diner0.9 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.8 km
  • Rankins Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Marlborough Head0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Katys Cafe Lounge0.7 km
  • Pimento Paella0.6 km
  • The Square Coffee Co0.7 km
  • West Street Cafe0.8 km
  • Buddha's Burger Bar0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fish 4 U LTD0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Rochford Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Rochford Takeaway0.8 km
  • Timbo House0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rochford Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochford1.1 km
  • Southend Airport2.1 km
  • Prittlewell4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Doggetts Close0.2 km
  • Russell Grove0.2 km
  • Russell Grove0.2 km
  • Doggetts Close0.2 km