SS5 4DH is a sought-after residential area on Uplands Road in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hawkwell West ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS5, SS5 4DH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £582k. 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 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00111413 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPLANDS ROAD, SS5 4DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPLANDS ROAD, SS5 4DH.
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46
£ 0 /yr
57%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS5 4DH's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £582k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £582k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4DH. The average age is 46.0. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 447,250
2 sales · Mean £ 447,250
Semi-Detached
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4DH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westerings Primary Academy
Greensward Academy
Plumberow Primary Academy
Hockley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.7 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.7 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.7 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.8 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.3 km
- Spa Public House0.6 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.8 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Hockley Cafe0.7 km
- Hockley Cafe0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.1 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.8 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.7 km
- Chutney Club0.9 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.7 km
- Rochford3.2 km
- Southend Airport4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hillside Avenue0.1 km
- Hillside Avenue0.2 km
- The White Hart0.2 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
- Tudor Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54DH · Data under Open Government Licence