SS5 4AD is a sought-after residential area on Hockley Trading Estate in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
SS5 4AD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SS5 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00111427 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOCKLEY TRADING ESTATE, SS5 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOCKLEY TRADING ESTATE, SS5 4AD.
190
48
£ 0 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS5 4AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SS5 4AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4AD. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4AD has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hockley Primary School
Plumberow Primary Academy
Westerings Primary Academy
Greensward Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.4 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.5 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.5 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.0 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.5 km
- Spa Public House0.3 km
- The Royal British Legion0.6 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.1 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Hockley Cafe0.2 km
- Hockley Cafe0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.3 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.5 km
- Chutney Club0.3 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.2 km
- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.3 km
- Rochford4.0 km
- Rayleigh4.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Spa0.2 km
- The Spa0.2 km
- Station Approach0.2 km
- Hockley Rail Station0.2 km
- Hockley Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54AD · Data under Open Government Licence