SS5 4SJ is a sought-after residential area on Folly Lane in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4SJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £536k. 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 4SJ are sourced from Output Area E00111448 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOLLY LANE, SS5 4SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLLY LANE, SS5 4SJ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS5 4SJ's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £536k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4SJ. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 557,500
6 sales · Mean £ 554,416
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
3 sales · Mean £ 408,333
Terraced
£ 373,500
4 sales · Mean £ 382,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4SJ has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Hockley Primary School
Westerings Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hockley Food & Off Licence0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Neils Bar And Kitchen0.9 km
- The Bull Inn0.4 km
- The Little Coffee Shed0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel1.0 km
- Chutney Club0.9 km
- Harleys Fish And Chips1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley1.4 km
- Rayleigh3.0 km
- Rochford5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Folly Lane0.2 km
- Folly Lane0.2 km
- Fountain Lane0.4 km
- The Bull0.4 km
- Fountain Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54SJ · Data under Open Government Licence