Is SS5 5NQ a safe place to live?

Yes, SS5 5NQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SS5 5NQ?

The population for the SS5 5NQ area is approximately 203 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

SS5 5NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS5 5NQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

203

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS5 5NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10

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1/10

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1/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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3/10

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10/10

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1/10

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Area Character

SS5 5NQ is a settled retirement community — average age 68, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS5 5NQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood within the SS5 district of Rochford. Administratively it sits within Hullbridge ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

For families considering a move, SS5 5NQ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 68 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SS5 5NQ are sourced from Output Area E00111462 (shared with 9 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 5NQ. The average age is 67.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%

Asian / British Asian0.5%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

26%Active

FT: 14%

Unemployed: 2%

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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

SS5 5NQ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Hockley2.0 km
North Fambridge3.9 km
South Woodham Ferrers4.4 km

Bus Stops

The Dome0.2 km
The Dome0.2 km
Rosilian Drive0.5 km