SS5 4EG is a sought-after residential area on Main Road in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hawkwell West ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4EG is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k, down 40.0% 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 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00111403 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, SS5 4EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, SS5 4EG.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS5 4EG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS5 4EG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £585k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £585k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4EG. The average age is 44.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 354,250
2 sales · Mean £ 354,250
Detached
£ 655,000
4 sales · Mean £ 613,750
Terraced
£ 332,500
1 sales · Mean £ 332,500
Flat
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4EG has low crime rates — 9 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 Station0.8 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.8 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.8 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.9 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.4 km
- Spa Public House0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.3 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. Ltd0.0 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.9 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.8 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza0.8 km
- Harleys Fish And Chips0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.8 km
- Rochford3.1 km
- Southend Airport4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hillside Avenue0.0 km
- Hillside Avenue0.1 km
- Tudor Way0.2 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
- The White Hart0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54EG · Data under Open Government Licence