SS5 4DS is a sought-after residential area on Victor Gardens in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hawkwell West ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4DS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k, up 58.4% year-on-year. 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 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00111412 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTOR GARDENS, SS5 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTOR GARDENS, SS5 4DS.
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47
£ 0 /yr
48%
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 4DS combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£492k 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 up 58.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4DS. The average age is 46.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,997
10 sales · Mean £ 349,499
Detached
£ 605,000
5 sales · Mean £ 511,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4DS has low crime rates — 10 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
Westerings Primary Academy
Plumberow Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.7 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.7 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.7 km
- Spa Convenience Store1.0 km
- Sunrise Health Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.5 km
- Spa Public House0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Hockley Cafe0.9 km
- Hockley Cafe0.9 km
- Ronnies Cafe And Wine Bar1.0 km
- The Royal Taste0.9 km
- Fusion Lifestyle0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chinese 2 Night0.7 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- Hockley Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- The Fryery1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.8 km
- Rochford3.1 km
- Southend Airport4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hillside Avenue0.3 km
- Hillside Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54DS · Data under Open Government Licence