Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

MAIN ROAD, SS5 4EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, SS5 4EN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

302

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SS5 4EN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £525k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS5 4EN is a sought-after residential area on Main Road 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 4EN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k, down 4.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS5 4EN are sourced from Output Area E00180537 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4EN. 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

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 430,000

5 sales · Mean £ 451,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS5 4EN has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5
Shoplifting5
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils0.6 km
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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils1.4 km
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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Spa Public House0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Potash Garden Centre Ltd0.5 km
  • C Percy Limited0.4 km
  • Hawkwell Post Office0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Fusion Lifestyle0.4 km
  • Potash Tearooms0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Hawkwell0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hockley1.1 km
  • Rochford2.9 km
  • Southend Airport3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tudor Way0.0 km
  • Tudor Way0.1 km
  • Mount Bovers Lane0.2 km
  • Mount Bovers Lane0.3 km
  • Hillside Avenue0.3 km