Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

CLAYSPRING CLOSE, SS5 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAYSPRING CLOSE, SS5 5AW.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils0.6 km
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Hockley Primary School

Outstanding341 pupils0.7 km
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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils0.8 km
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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Spa Public House0.7 km
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
fastfood

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