SS5 5DD is a sought-after residential area on Broad Walk in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley and Ashingdon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS5, SS5 5DD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k, up 24.0% 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 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00111424 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD WALK, SS5 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD WALK, SS5 5DD.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS5 5DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS5 5DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £392k, 85% 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 up 24.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 5DD. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
19 sales · Mean £ 362,368
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 5DD has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Greensward Academy
Plumberow Primary Academy
Westerings Primary Academy
Hockley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.1 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.1 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.1 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.6 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.3 km
- Spa Public House0.6 km
- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.6 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Hockley Cafe0.6 km
- Hockley Cafe0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.8 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.1 km
- Chutney Club0.8 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.3 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.3 km
- Rochford3.6 km
- Rayleigh4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Plumberow Ave0.2 km
- Plumberow Ave0.2 km
- Greensward School0.2 km
- Greensward School0.2 km
- Station Approach0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS55DD · Data under Open Government Licence