SS5 4AZ 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.
For serious buyers, SS5 4AZ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 75% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 17.9% 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 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00111432 (shared with 166 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPA ROAD, SS5 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPA ROAD, SS5 4AZ.
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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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SS5 4AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £295k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £295k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 17.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4AZ. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
3 sales · Mean £ 195,833
Detached
£ 337,500
2 sales · Mean £ 337,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4AZ has low crime rates — 26 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
Hockley Primary School
Plumberow Primary Academy
Greensward Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.5 km
- Hockley Food & Off Licence1.0 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.6 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.6 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.5 km
- Spa Public House0.1 km
- The Royal British Legion0.6 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.1 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Hockley Cafe0.1 km
- Hockley Cafe0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.1 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.2 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.6 km
- Chutney Club0.2 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.3 km
- Dominos Pizza0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.4 km
- Rochford4.0 km
- Rayleigh4.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Spa0.0 km
- The Spa0.0 km
- Station Approach0.2 km
- Great Eastern Road0.2 km
- Great Eastern Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54AZ · Data under Open Government Licence