SS5 4ED is a sought-after residential area on Kent Green Close in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4ED is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £775k. 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 4ED are sourced from Output Area E00111430 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENT GREEN CLOSE, SS5 4ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENT GREEN CLOSE, SS5 4ED.
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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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS5 4ED's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £775k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £775k 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 4ED. 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
Detached
£ 720,000
2 sales · Mean £ 720,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4ED has low crime rates — 16 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 & Wine0.5 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.5 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.6 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.1 km
- Spa Public House0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.1 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 Night0.5 km
- Chutney Club0.8 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.4 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 Hart0.2 km
- The White Hart0.2 km
- Great Eastern Road0.3 km
- Great Eastern Road0.3 km
- Hillside Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54ED · Data under Open Government Licence