SS5 4DD is a sought-after residential area on Hawkwell 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 4DD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £419k, down 48.7% 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 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00111417 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWKWELL ROAD, SS5 4DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKWELL ROAD, SS5 4DD.
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43
£ 0 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS5 4DD combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£419k 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 down 48.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4DD. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 321,750
1 sales · Mean £ 321,750
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
11 sales · Mean £ 390,181
Detached
£ 456,250
4 sales · Mean £ 498,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4DD has low crime rates — 22 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
Greensward Academy
Plumberow Primary Academy
Westerings Primary Academy
Hockley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.2 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.2 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.2 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.5 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.2 km
- Spa Public House0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.5 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Hockley Cafe0.5 km
- Hockley Cafe0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.7 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.2 km
- Chutney Club0.7 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.2 km
- Dominos Pizza0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.2 km
- Rochford3.6 km
- Rayleigh4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Plumberow Ave0.2 km
- Plumberow Ave0.2 km
- Station Approach0.2 km
- Station Approach0.2 km
- Hockley Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54DD · Data under Open Government Licence