SS5 4NT is a sought-after residential area on Belchamps Way 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 4NT offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 97% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, up 7.8% 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 4NT are sourced from Output Area E00111404 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELCHAMPS WAY, SS5 4NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELCHAMPS WAY, SS5 4NT.
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48
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS5 4NT 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 4NT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £495k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £495k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4NT. The average age is 48.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 485,000
5 sales · Mean £ 471,000
Semi-Detached
£ 412,500
4 sales · Mean £ 408,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4NT has low crime rates — 21 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
Hockley Primary School
Plumberow Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.7 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.8 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.8 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.6 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.3 km
- Spa Public House0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.6 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 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. Ltd0.4 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.6 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.8 km
- Chutney Club0.7 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.6 km
- Dominos Pizza0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.7 km
- Rochford3.5 km
- Rayleigh4.1 km
Bus Stops
- The White Hart0.1 km
- The White Hart0.1 km
- Great Eastern Road0.3 km
- Great Eastern Road0.3 km
- Hillside Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54NT · Data under Open Government Licence