SS5 4PX is a sought-after residential area on Woodpond Avenue in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4PX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £456k, up 28.1% 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 4PX are sourced from Output Area E00111433 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODPOND AVENUE, SS5 4PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODPOND AVENUE, SS5 4PX.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS5 4PX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SS5 4PX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £456k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £456k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 28.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4PX. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
Terraced
£ 425,000
5 sales · Mean £ 447,858
Detached
£ 485,500
4 sales · Mean £ 531,525
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4PX has low crime rates — 27 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
Hockley Primary School
Greensward Academy
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 Ltd0.4 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.5 km
- Spa Public House0.2 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.4 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hockley Cafe0.2 km
- Hockley Cafe0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.2 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-operative Hawkwell0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.3 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.8 km
- Chutney Club0.3 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.5 km
- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.6 km
- Rochford3.8 km
- Rayleigh3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Great Eastern Road0.2 km
- The Spa0.2 km
- Great Eastern Road0.2 km
- The Spa0.2 km
- The White Hart0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54PX · Data under Open Government Licence