Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

BARNWELL DRIVE, SS5 4UA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNWELL DRIVE, SS5 4UA.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS5 4UA 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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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS5 4UA's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £260k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £260k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, SS5 4UA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 18.7% 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 4UA are sourced from Output Area E00111419 (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 4UA. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Flat

£ 199,000

6 sales · Mean £ 198,833

Semi-Detached

£ 333,000

1 sales · Mean £ 333,000

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

SS5 4UA has low crime rates — 24 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 behaviour20
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Hockley Primary School

Outstanding341 pupils0.5 km
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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils1.0 km
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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Chandos Service Station0.7 km
  • Hockley Food & Off Licence0.8 km
  • Hockley Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Hockley Pharmacy0.8 km
  • MPA Enterprises Ltd0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Spa Public House0.3 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Butterflies Club C.I.C0.2 km
  • CJ's Bowling Ltd0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.3 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Brick Lane Bagel0.1 km
  • Chinese 2 Night0.8 km
  • Chutney Club0.1 km
  • Collect Coffee Ltd0.5 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hockley0.6 km
  • Rayleigh3.8 km
  • Rochford4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Spa0.2 km
  • The Spa0.2 km
  • SEETEC0.3 km
  • SEETEC0.3 km
  • Station Approach0.4 km