SS5 5PA is a sought-after residential area on Etheldore Avenue in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley and Ashingdon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 5PA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £820k, up 35.5% 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 5PA are sourced from Output Area E00111440 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ETHELDORE AVENUE, SS5 5PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ETHELDORE AVENUE, SS5 5PA.
520
41
£ 0 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS5 5PA combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£820k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £820k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 35.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 5PA. The average age is 41.3. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 681,500
16 sales · Mean £ 752,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SS5 5PA has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Plumberow Primary Academy
Greensward Academy
Hockley Primary School
Ashingdon Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.9 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.8 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.8 km
- The Station Kiosk1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chinese 2 Night0.8 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.9 km
- North Fambridge4.3 km
- Rochford4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Avenue0.3 km
- Orchard Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS55PA · Data under Open Government Licence