SS5 4BX is a sought-after residential area on Great Eastern Road in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4BX is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k. 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 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00111429 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT EASTERN ROAD, SS5 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT EASTERN ROAD, SS5 4BX.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS5 4BX combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£451k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4BX. The average age is 44.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 527,500
4 sales · Mean £ 525,000
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
10 sales · Mean £ 327,950
Terraced
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4BX has low crime rates — 23 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
Westerings Primary Academy
Greensward Academy
Plumberow Primary Academy
Hockley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.4 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.5 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.5 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.3 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.3 km
- Spa Public House0.2 km
- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.3 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hockley Cafe0.2 km
- Hockley Cafe0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.4 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.5 km
- Chutney Club0.5 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.2 km
- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.3 km
- Rochford3.7 km
- Rayleigh4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Great Eastern Road0.1 km
- Great Eastern Road0.1 km
- Station Approach0.1 km
- Station Approach0.1 km
- Station Approach0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54BX · Data under Open Government Licence