SS5 4DY 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS5, SS5 4DY offers 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £962k. 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 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00111412 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTOR GARDENS, SS5 4DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTOR GARDENS, SS5 4DY.
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47
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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
SS5 4DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £962k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £962k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4DY. 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
Detached
£ 962,000
1 sales · Mean £ 962,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SS5 4DY has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
6 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.9 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.9 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.9 km
- C Percy Limited0.5 km
- Hawkwell Post Office0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.7 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.9 km
- Rochford 100 Rugby Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Chinese 2 Night0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Fusion Lifestyle0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.5 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley1.0 km
- Rochford2.9 km
- Southend Airport4.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54DY · Data under Open Government Licence