SS5 4AS is a sought-after residential area on Spa Road in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS5, SS5 4AS offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. 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 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00111429 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPA ROAD, SS5 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPA ROAD, SS5 4AS.
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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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS5 4AS's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £355k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4AS. The average age is 44.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4AS has low crime rates — 23 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
Westerings Primary Academy
Plumberow Primary Academy
Greensward Academy
Hockley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.3 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.5 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.5 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.2 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.3 km
- Spa Public House0.2 km
- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.2 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hockley Cafe0.2 km
- Hockley Cafe0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.4 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.5 km
- Chutney Club0.4 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.2 km
- Dominos Pizza0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.2 km
- Rochford3.8 km
- Rayleigh4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Station Approach0.0 km
- Station Approach0.1 km
- Station Approach0.1 km
- Hockley Rail Station0.2 km
- Hockley Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54AS · Data under Open Government Licence