Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

WOODPOND AVENUE, SS5 4PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODPOND AVENUE, SS5 4PX.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS5 4PX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SS5 4PX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £456k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £456k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 28.1% year-on-year.

home £456,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS5 4PX is a sought-after residential area on Woodpond Avenue in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

For serious buyers, SS5 4PX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £456k, up 28.1% 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 4PX are sourced from Output Area E00111433 (shared with 25 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 4PX. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

Terraced

£ 425,000

5 sales · Mean £ 447,858

Detached

£ 485,500

4 sales · Mean £ 531,525

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

SS5 4PX has low crime rates — 27 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils0.4 km
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Hockley Primary School

Outstanding341 pupils0.8 km
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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils1.1 km
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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Chandos Service Station0.7 km
  • Hockley Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Hockley Pharmacy0.8 km
  • MPA Enterprises Ltd0.4 km
  • Spa Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Spa Public House0.2 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Butterflies Club C.I.C0.4 km
  • CJ's Bowling Ltd0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.2 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Hawkwell0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Brick Lane Bagel0.3 km
  • Chinese 2 Night0.8 km
  • Chutney Club0.3 km
  • Collect Coffee Ltd0.5 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hockley0.6 km
  • Rochford3.8 km
  • Rayleigh3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Eastern Road0.2 km
  • The Spa0.2 km
  • Great Eastern Road0.2 km
  • The Spa0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.4 km