SS5 4DP is a sought-after residential area located 1.5km from Ashingdon in Ashingdon. Administratively it sits within Hawkwell West ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4DP is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £860k, up 115.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS5 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00111383 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS5 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS5 4DP.
328
43
£ 48,200 /yr
51%
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 4DP combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£860k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £860k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 115.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4DP. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 860,000
4 sales · Mean £ 745,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SS5 4DP has low crime rates — 4 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
Greensward Academy
Plumberow Primary Academy
Westerings Primary Academy
Ashingdon Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.7 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.6 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.6 km
- The Station Kiosk0.9 km
- C Percy Limited0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.7 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chinese 2 Night0.6 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Fusion Lifestyle0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.8 km
- Rochford3.1 km
- Southend Airport4.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54DP · Data under Open Government Licence