SS5 4DJ is a sought-after residential area on Helena Close in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hawkwell West ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4DJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k. 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 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00111413 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELENA CLOSE, SS5 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELENA CLOSE, SS5 4DJ.
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46
£ 0 /yr
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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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS5 4DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £406k, 93% 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 4DJ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 356,000
Detached
£ 470,000
1 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4DJ has low crime rates — 10 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
Greensward Academy
Plumberow Primary Academy
Hockley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.7 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.7 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.7 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.9 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.3 km
- Spa Public House0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.9 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Hockley Cafe0.8 km
- Hockley Cafe0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.1 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.9 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.7 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- Harleys Fish And Chips0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.7 km
- Rochford3.2 km
- Southend Airport4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hillside Avenue0.1 km
- Hillside Avenue0.1 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
- Tudor Way0.3 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54DJ · Data under Open Government Licence