SS5 5AW is a sought-after residential area on Clayspring Close in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley and Ashingdon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS5 5AW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, down 13.7% 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 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00111422 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAYSPRING CLOSE, SS5 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAYSPRING CLOSE, SS5 5AW.
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46
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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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS5 5AW's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £369k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS5 5AW. The average age is 45.9. 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 & 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
Semi-Detached
£ 355,000
8 sales · Mean £ 372,187
Terraced
£ 337,500
2 sales · Mean £ 337,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS5 5AW has low crime rates — 9 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
Plumberow Primary Academy
Hockley Primary School
Greensward Academy
Westerings Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Chandos Service Station0.6 km
- Hockley Food & Wine0.7 km
- Hockley Pharmacy0.7 km
- MPA Enterprises Ltd0.5 km
- Spa Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hockley Bowling Club0.9 km
- Spa Public House0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Butterflies Club C.I.C0.5 km
- CJ's Bowling Ltd0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Hockley Cafe0.6 km
- Hockley Cafe0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brick Lane Bagel0.7 km
- Chinese 2 Night0.7 km
- Chutney Club0.7 km
- Collect Coffee Ltd0.5 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hockley0.5 km
- Rayleigh4.2 km
- Rochford4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Plumberow Avenue0.2 km
- Plumberow Avenue0.2 km
- Hockley Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS55AW · Data under Open Government Licence