Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

HOCKLEY ROAD, SS6 8BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOCKLEY ROAD, SS6 8BH.

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

350

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS6 8BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SS6 8BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £492k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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

SS6 8BH is a sought-after residential area on Hockley Road, 0.9km from Rayleigh in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Trinity ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

For serious buyers, SS6 8BH is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 97% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k. 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 SS6 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00111541 (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 SS6 8BH. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

5 sales · Mean £ 398,000

Detached

£ 530,000

6 sales · Mean £ 665,000

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

SS6 8BH has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Edward Francis Primary School

Good422 pupils0.9 km
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Down Hall Primary School

Good238 pupils1.0 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils1.1 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Spice Hut1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hambro Pharmacy1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh1.6 km
  • Hockley2.8 km
  • Battlesbridge5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Gattens0.1 km
  • The Gattens0.1 km
  • Hambro Hill0.1 km
  • Hambro Hill0.1 km
  • Wellsfield0.4 km