Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

BROADLANDS ROAD, SS5 5DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADLANDS ROAD, SS5 5DT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS5 5DT combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£447k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SS5 5DT is a sought-after residential area on Broadlands Road in Hockley and Hawkwell. Administratively it sits within Hockley and Ashingdon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

For serious buyers, SS5 5DT is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k. 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 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00111426 (shared with 8 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 5DT. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 422,500

Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS5 5DT has low crime rates — 12 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils0.1 km
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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils0.3 km
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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils1.1 km
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Hockley Primary School

Outstanding341 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Chandos Service Station0.3 km
  • Hockley Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Hockley Pharmacy0.2 km
  • MPA Enterprises Ltd0.7 km
  • Spa Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Spa Public House0.8 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Butterflies Club C.I.C0.8 km
  • CJ's Bowling Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.8 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km
  • Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Hawkwell0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Brick Lane Bagel1.0 km
  • Chinese 2 Night0.2 km
  • Collect Coffee Ltd0.5 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.8 km
  • Harleys Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hockley0.4 km
  • Rochford3.7 km
  • Rayleigh4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Greensward School0.1 km
  • Greensward School0.1 km
  • Leamington Road0.2 km
  • Leamington Road0.3 km
  • Plumberow Ave0.3 km