SS5 4UA is a sought-after residential area on Barnwell Drive in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 4UA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 18.7% 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 4UA are sourced from Output Area E00111419 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNWELL DRIVE, SS5 4UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNWELL DRIVE, SS5 4UA.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS5 4UA 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS5 4UA's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £260k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £260k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 4UA. The average age is 38.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
Flat
£ 199,000
6 sales · Mean £ 198,833
Semi-Detached
£ 333,000
1 sales · Mean £ 333,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 4UA has low crime rates — 24 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
Hockley Primary School
Westerings Primary Academy
Plumberow Primary Academy
Greensward Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.7 km
- Hockley Food & Off Licence0.8 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.8 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.8 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.7 km
- Spa Public House0.3 km
- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.2 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Hockley Cafe0.3 km
- Hockley Cafe0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.3 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.1 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.8 km
- Chutney Club0.1 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.5 km
- Dominos Pizza0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.6 km
- Rayleigh3.8 km
- Rochford4.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Spa0.2 km
- The Spa0.2 km
- SEETEC0.3 km
- SEETEC0.3 km
- Station Approach0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS54UA · Data under Open Government Licence