Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

HAWKWELL CHASE, SS5 4NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWKWELL CHASE, SS5 4NE.

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

330

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS5 4NE 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS5 4NE — age 47, 95% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.

home £395,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS5 4NE is a sought-after residential area on Hawkwell Chase in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hawkwell West ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

For serious buyers, SS5 4NE is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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: Average house prices are around £395k, up 7.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS5 4NE are sourced from Output Area E00111410 (shared with 9 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 4NE. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 377,500

12 sales · Mean £ 369,000

Detached

£ 507,500

2 sales · Mean £ 507,500

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

SS5 4NE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils0.4 km
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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils1.4 km
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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils1.5 km
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Hockley Primary School

Outstanding341 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Spa Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Sunrise Health Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Potash Garden Centre Ltd0.6 km
  • C Percy Limited0.4 km
  • Hawkwell Post Office0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Spa Public House0.8 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.9 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.9 km
  • Ronnies Cafe And Wine Bar0.9 km
  • The Royal Taste0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Hawkwell0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • Harleys Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Hockley Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • The Fryery1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hockley1.1 km
  • Rochford3.1 km
  • Southend Airport4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tudor Way0.2 km
  • Mount Bovers Lane0.2 km
  • Mount Bovers Lane0.2 km
  • Tudor Way0.2 km
  • Hillside Avenue0.4 km