THORPE CLOSE, SS5 4ER House Prices & Local Information

SS5 4ER is a sought-after residential area on Thorpe Close in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hawkwell West ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

For serious buyers, SS5 4ER is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% 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 £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS5 4ER are sourced from Output Area E00180541 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.