Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

HILLCREST AVENUE, SS5 6HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST AVENUE, SS5 6HD.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,400 /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.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SS5 6HD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £370k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £370k 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 6HD is a sought-after residential area on Hillcrest Avenue, 0.4km from Hullbridge in Hullbridge. Administratively it sits within Hullbridge ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS5, SS5 6HD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. 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 6HD are sourced from Output Area E00111451 (shared with 7 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 6HD. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 346,000

2 sales · Mean £ 346,000

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

SS5 6HD has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Shoplifting11
Vehicle crime8
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Riverside Primary School

Good332 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Fairways Diner0.9 km
  • The Rayleigh Club0.9 km
  • Nanny Cha Cha's Coffee Shop0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Slimming World0.2 km
  • Budgens0.3 km
  • Coventry Hill Service Station0.2 km
  • Ferry Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Golden Crust Bakery0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hullbridge Sports Association0.3 km
  • The Anchor1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Hullbridge0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • China City1.0 km
  • Gold Lion0.5 km
  • Alexanders0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh3.4 km
  • Hockley3.4 km
  • South Woodham Ferrers3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Crouch Avenue0.2 km
  • Crouch Avenue0.2 km
  • High Elms Road0.2 km
  • High Elms Road0.3 km
  • Coventry Corner0.3 km