SS5 4EE is a sought-after residential area on Thorpe Gardens in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hawkwell West ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4EE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 97% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS5 4EE are sourced from Output Area E00180537 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE GARDENS, SS5 4EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE GARDENS, SS5 4EE.
302
41
£ 0 /yr
49%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS5 4EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 97% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £425k 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 4EE. The average age is 40.6. 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
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4EE has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westerings Primary Academy
Greensward Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Potash Garden Centre Ltd0.3 km
- C Percy Limited0.6 km
- Hawkwell Post Office0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Fusion Lifestyle0.5 km
- Potash Tearooms0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley1.3 km
- Rochford2.8 km
- Southend Airport3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mount Bovers Lane0.1 km
- Mount Bovers Lane0.1 km
- Tudor Way0.2 km
- Tudor Way0.3 km
- Nursery Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54EE · Data under Open Government Licence