SS5 4EJ 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS5, SS5 4EJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS5 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00111406 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN ROAD, SS5 4EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, SS5 4EJ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS5 4EJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS5 4EJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k 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 4EJ. The average age is 44.2. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 550,000
2 sales · Mean £ 550,000
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
3 sales · Mean £ 355,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4EJ has low crime rates — 13 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.9 km
- Hockley Food & Wine1.0 km
- Hockley Pharmacy1.0 km
- Spa Convenience Store1.0 km
- Sunrise Health Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.6 km
- Spa Public House0.8 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hockley Cafe0.9 km
- Hockley Cafe0.9 km
- Ronnies Cafe And Wine Bar1.0 km
- The Royal Taste0.9 km
- Fusion Lifestyle0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.2 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chinese 2 Night1.0 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza0.9 km
- Hockley Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- The Fryery1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley1.0 km
- Rochford3.0 km
- Southend Airport4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tudor Way0.1 km
- Hillside Avenue0.1 km
- Hillside Avenue0.2 km
- Tudor Way0.2 km
- The White Hart0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54EJ · Data under Open Government Licence