SS14 1RQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hockley Road, 0.5km from Fryerns in Basildon. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SS14 1RQ are sourced from Output Area E00108286 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOCKLEY ROAD, SS14 1RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOCKLEY ROAD, SS14 1RQ.
295
41
£ 39,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS14 1RQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SS14 1RQ is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS14 1RQ. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 281,250
10 sales · Mean £ 291,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS14 1RQ is moderate at 50 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
Fairhouse Community Primary School
The Basildon Lower Academy
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Cherry Tree Primary School
The Willows Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Bardfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fryerns Community Centre0.6 km
- Fryerns Social Club0.6 km
- Basildon & Pitsea Cricket Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- TÂV MEZE AND GRILL0.7 km
- The Coriander0.7 km
- The Big Q0.7 km
- Fireaway Basildon0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Allcures Pharmacy0.9 km
- Nisa Today0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.7 km
- Star Wines and Foods0.7 km
- Motorstar Express1.0 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Subway0.6 km
- Wan Ying House0.4 km
- China City0.7 km
- Taste of Bombay0.8 km
- Food Stop0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.7 km
- Pitsea2.5 km
- Laindon4.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Fremnells0.1 km
- The Fremnells0.1 km
- Dengayne0.2 km
- Dengayne0.2 km
- Pattiswick Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS141RQ · Data under Open Government Licence