SS5 4SX is a sought-after residential area on High Road in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS5, SS5 4SX offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% 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 £525k. 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 4SX are sourced from Output Area E00111447 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH ROAD, SS5 4SX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, SS5 4SX.
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40
£ 0 /yr
49%
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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS5 4SX combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£525k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 4SX. The average age is 39.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 480,000
5 sales · Mean £ 564,500
Detached
£ 632,500
4 sales · Mean £ 635,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4SX 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 Licence0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Bull Inn0.5 km
- The Little Coffee Shed0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley1.7 km
- Rayleigh2.7 km
- Rochford5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fountain Lane0.1 km
- Fountain Lane0.1 km
- Folly Lane0.3 km
- Folly Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54SX · Data under Open Government Licence