Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

HAMPSTEAD GARDENS, SS5 5HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMPSTEAD GARDENS, SS5 5HN.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

46%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS5 5HN's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £545k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £545k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS5, SS5 5HN offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k. 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 5HN are sourced from Output Area E00111439 (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 5HN. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 535,000

5 sales · Mean £ 506,000

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

SS5 5HN has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Greensward Academy

Good1561 pupils0.1 km
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Plumberow Primary Academy

Good620 pupils0.2 km
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Westerings Primary Academy

Good402 pupils1.3 km
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Hockley Primary School

Outstanding341 pupils1.4 km
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Ashingdon Primary Academy

Requires Improvement213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

4 nearby
  • Hockley Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Spa Public House0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Butterflies Club C.I.C0.8 km
  • CJ's Bowling Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.9 km
  • Hockley Cafe0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chinese 2 Night0.3 km
  • Collect Coffee Ltd0.6 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • Hockley Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • The Fryery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hockley0.5 km
  • Rochford3.9 km
  • North Fambridge4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Leamington Road0.2 km
  • Leamington Road0.2 km
  • Greensward School0.2 km
  • Greensward School0.2 km
  • Harrogate Road0.3 km