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.
HILLCREST AVENUE, SS5 6HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST AVENUE, SS5 6HD.
299
48
£ 40,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Riverside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Fairways Diner0.9 km
- The Rayleigh Club0.9 km
- Nanny Cha Cha's Coffee Shop0.5 km
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hullbridge Sports Association0.3 km
- The Anchor1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- The Co-operative Hullbridge0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SS56HD · Data under Open Government Licence