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Roche North and Rural

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About

Roche North and Rural ward encompasses a mix of residential and agricultural land on the northern edge of Rochford. The area is characterised by housing estates, including the Cherry Orchard development, alongside older properties and open fields. It contains several key local amenities and transport links, including the main railway station providing services to London.

The ward's landscape is largely flat, typical of the Rochford district, with pockets of farmland defining its rural edges. It is bordered by the River Roach to the south. The area includes the grounds of the King Edmund School, a significant local institution, and provides access to the wider countryside surrounding the town.

Area overview

On average Roche North and Rural has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roche North and Rural is £51,942 per year. There are 4 schools in Roche North and Rural: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Roche North and Rural is home to around 6,681 people, with a population density of about 150.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roche North and Rural Population
6,681
Population density
150.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.49(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.38(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.43(-18%)
Public order
7.93(+55%)
Other theft
6.74(+23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,273
93.92%
Other White
99
1.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.6%
Irish
37
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.46%
Total population: 6,679

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,166
21.65%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,091
20.26%
Level 3 (A level)
986
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
942
17.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
725
13.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,385

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
922
34.3%
Owns outright
860
31.99%
Other social rented
532
19.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
223
8.3%
Social rents from council
65
2.42%
Total households: 2,688

Property prices in Roche North and Rural

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Roche North and Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roche North and Rural in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roche North and Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£167,500
Detached15£525,000
Semi-Detached37£360,000
Terraced9£298,000

10 years median price trend in Roche North and Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roche North and Rural.

All postcodes in Roche North and Rural

SS41RZ

Oast Way

SS41RU

Malting Villas Road

SS41YW

Pintail Drive

SS41TB

Ashingdon Road

SS43PH

Rest Cottages

SS42AR

Stambridge Road

SS41RD

Ashingdon Road

SS42DX

East End

SS42DJ

Post Office Row

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.