SS5 4BE is a sought-after residential area on Spa Road in Hockley and Hawkwell. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
Day-to-day life in SS5 4BE has the character of a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00111432 (shared with 166 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPA ROAD, SS5 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPA ROAD, SS5 4BE.
315
46
£ 0 /yr
41%
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 4BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 4BE. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4BE 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.
school Local Schools
Westerings Primary Academy
Hockley Primary School
Plumberow Primary Academy
Greensward Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.5 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.6 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.6 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.1 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.4 km
- Spa Public House0.2 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.1 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Hockley Cafe0.1 km
- Hockley Cafe0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.1 km
- The Co-operative Group0.0 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.3 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.6 km
- Chutney Club0.3 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.2 km
- Dominos Pizza0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.3 km
- Rochford3.9 km
- Rayleigh4.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Spa0.1 km
- The Spa0.1 km
- Station Approach0.1 km
- Station Approach0.2 km
- Station Approach0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54BE · Data under Open Government Licence