SS5 4DQ is a sought-after residential area on White Hart Lane in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4DQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 89% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £544k. 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 4DQ are sourced from Output Area E00111430 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITE HART LANE, SS5 4DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITE HART LANE, SS5 4DQ.
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43
£ 0 /yr
48%
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 4DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £544k, 89% 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 4DQ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
9 sales · Mean £ 399,611
Detached
£ 662,500
10 sales · Mean £ 681,676
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4DQ has low crime rates — 19 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
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.5 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.6 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.6 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.6 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.1 km
- Spa Public House0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.0 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.6 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Hockley Cafe0.5 km
- Hockley Cafe0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.7 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.6 km
- Chutney Club0.8 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.5 km
- Dominos Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.5 km
- Rochford3.4 km
- Rayleigh4.4 km
Bus Stops
- The White Hart0.1 km
- The White Hart0.2 km
- Hillside Avenue0.3 km
- Great Eastern Road0.3 km
- Great Eastern Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54DQ · Data under Open Government Licence