Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

SPA CLOSE, SS5 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPA CLOSE, SS5 4AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

284

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 0 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS5 4AY combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£351k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

home £351,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS5 4AY is a sought-after residential area on Spa Close in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

For serious buyers, SS5 4AY is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 6.8% 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 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00111429 (shared with 11 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 SS5 4AY. 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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 312,500

4 sales · Mean £ 315,750

Detached

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 386,666

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

SS5 4AY has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting15
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils0.6 km
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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils0.7 km
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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils0.7 km
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Hockley Primary School

Outstanding341 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Chandos Service Station0.3 km
  • Hockley Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Hockley Pharmacy0.4 km
  • MPA Enterprises Ltd0.2 km
  • Spa Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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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
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Butterflies Club C.I.C0.3 km
  • CJ's Bowling Ltd0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.2 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.2 km
  • Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Hawkwell0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Brick Lane Bagel0.4 km
  • Chinese 2 Night0.4 km
  • Chutney Club0.5 km
  • Collect Coffee Ltd0.2 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hockley0.2 km
  • Rochford3.8 km
  • Rayleigh4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Approach0.1 km
  • Station Approach0.1 km
  • Station Approach0.1 km
  • Great Eastern Road0.1 km
  • Great Eastern Road0.1 km