Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

OLD SHIP LANE, SS4 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SHIP LANE, SS4 1DD.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS4 1DD 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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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SS4 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SS4 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Old Ship Lane, 0.1km from Rochford in Rochford. Administratively it sits within Roche North and Rural ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

SS4 1DD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SS4 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00111520 (shared with 95 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 SS4 1DD. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SS4 1DD is moderate at 53 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.

Violence and sexual offences118
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft19
Public order18
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Poplar Adolescent Unit

Good0 pupils0.3 km
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Rochford Primary and Nursery School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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Waterman Primary Academy

Good88 pupils0.7 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good169 pupils0.9 km
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Holt Farm Infant School

Good201 pupils1.3 km
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Holt Farm Junior School

Good306 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Gleadell Meats0.2 km
  • Martin McColl Ltd0.2 km
  • The Factory Shop0.9 km
  • Londis/Starthill Service Station0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.1 km
  • Horse And Groom0.4 km
  • The Miley Diner0.3 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.2 km
  • The Marlborough Head0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Sam's Cafe0.8 km
  • Anne Boleyn1.0 km
  • Katys Cafe Lounge0.1 km
  • Pimento Paella0.3 km
  • The Square Coffee Co0.1 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Fish 4 U LTD0.1 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Rochford Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • Rochford Takeaway0.2 km
  • Timbo House0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Rochford Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rochford0.5 km
  • Southend Airport1.6 km
  • Prittlewell3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • East Street0.0 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • The Square0.1 km
  • Rochford Station Carpark0.4 km
  • Doggetts Close0.4 km