Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

SS5 4LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS5 4LN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

313

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS5 4LN 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SS5 4LN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS5 4LN is a sought-after residential area within the SS5 district of Rochford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hawkwell West ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

SS5 4LN is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4LN are sourced from Output Area E00111408 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4LN. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS5 4LN 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils1.0 km
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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.8 km
  • White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.9 km
  • Rochford 100 Rugby Club1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Potash Garden Centre Ltd0.7 km
  • C Percy Limited0.5 km
  • Hawkwell Post Office0.5 km
  • The Factory Shop1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Fusion Lifestyle0.0 km
  • Potash Tearooms0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Hawkwell0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hockley1.3 km
  • Rochford2.6 km
  • Southend Airport3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sweyne Avenue0.3 km
  • Sweyne Avenue0.3 km
  • Ironwell Lane0.4 km
  • Tudor Way0.4 km
  • Ironwell Lane0.4 km