Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

HIGH MEAD, SS5 4QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH MEAD, SS5 4QG.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SS5 4QG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £437k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £437k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, SS5 4QG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, down 13.8% 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 4QG are sourced from Output Area E00111414 (shared with 7 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 4QG. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 437,500

2 sales · Mean £ 437,500

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

SS5 4QG has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils0.2 km
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Hockley Primary School

Outstanding341 pupils1.0 km
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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils1.1 km
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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Spa Public House0.3 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.3 km
  • White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Butterflies Club C.I.C0.6 km
  • CJ's Bowling Ltd0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.4 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Hawkwell0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Brick Lane Bagel0.5 km
  • Chinese 2 Night0.8 km
  • Chutney Club0.6 km
  • Collect Coffee Ltd0.6 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hockley0.7 km
  • Rochford3.6 km
  • Rayleigh4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The White Hart0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.2 km
  • Great Eastern Road0.3 km
  • Great Eastern Road0.3 km
  • The Spa0.4 km