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About

Roche South ward lies within the historic market town of Rochford, forming its southern residential portion. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, ranging from post-war developments to more modern builds, with local shops and services concentrated along the main roads. The residential streets are quiet, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes, and several small parks and green spaces are scattered throughout the neighbourhood for local recreation.

A defining geographical feature is the land's flat, low-lying nature, with the nearby River Roach influencing the area. The ward includes the distinct community of Hall Road, with its own local centre. Rochford Hospital, a community facility, is a notable local institution. The overall atmosphere is suburban and settled, with easy pedestrian and road access to Rochford's central square, train station, and the larger retail offerings found there.

Area overview

On average Roche South has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roche South is £52,918 per year. The median sale price in Roche South is £363,000 (around £377 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,625 and £460,000. There are 2 schools in Roche South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Roche South is home to around 6,575 people, with a population density of about 297.2 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roche South Population
6,575
Population density
297.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.33(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.95(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.95(-5%)
Public order
10.34(+102%)
Other theft
7.3(+33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,980
90.99%
Other White
119
1.81%
African
92
1.4%
Indian
56
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.59%
Total population: 6,572

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,278
24.05%
No qualifications
1,058
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,019
19.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
910
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
990
34.23%
Owns outright
923
31.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
431
14.9%
Other social rented
382
13.21%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.42%
Total households: 2,892

Property prices in Roche South

Median price: £363,000
Price per sq ft: £377
Sales (last 12 months): 96
Typical range (middle 50%): £278K – £460K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £363,000 (about £377 per square foot) in Roche South area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roche South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£465,000£411
Semi-Detached36£360,000£413
Terraced7£325,000£386
Flats22£186,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roche South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roche South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£349,999£145,000£250,000£235,000
2017£522,996£157,998£294,995£264,000
2018£503,495£169,250£311,498£273,000
2019£525,498£211,250£324,995£305,000
2020£461,245£159,000£333,245£287,500
2021£441,498£185,000£334,995£280,000
2022£509,000£175,000£336,995£362,500
2023£450,000£177,500£347,000£350,000
2024£512,500£160,000£360,000£337,050
2025£510,000£150,000£367,500£300,000
2026£475,000£160,000£351,000£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roche South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roche South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327£254£360£305
2017£309£303£332£331
2018£348£279£358£358
2019£354£322£383£328
2020£372£271£402£342
2021£381£314£412£327
2022£397£325£417£363
2023£404£296£427£376
2024£394£271£399£331
2025£406£270£384£351
2026£399£273£419£387
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roche South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roche South in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochford district.

Band A£1,576
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,101
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,889
Band F£3,414
Band G£3,939
Band H£4,727

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Roche South ward.

Local councillors

Tino Callaghan

Roche South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Roche South

Is Roche South safe?

Roche South records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Roche South?

The median sale price in Roche South is £363,000 (about £377 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Roche South?

Roche South has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Roche South?

Roche South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Roche South sits around rank 14,576 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Roche South?

The average household income in Roche South is around £52,918 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Roche South?

Roche South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tino Callaghan (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Roche South

SS41HL

Sutton Road

SS54JL

Gusted Hall Lane

SS41HW

Warwick Drive

SS41LZ

Purdeys Way

SS41FY

John Court

SS95AE

Bosworth Road

SS54JS

Hall Road

SS30LT

Church Road

SS41XW

Victoria Gardens

SS41UW

Roche South

SS30NH

Mucking Hall Road

SS49SZ

South Street

SS41HN

Brook Close

SS30LR

Little Wakering Road

SS30LN

Little Wakering Road

SS30LZ

Barling Road

SS41QX

Egbert Drive

SS49SG

South Street

SS26YB

Roche South

SS41NP

St Andrews Road

SS41PD

Hall Road

SS41FR

Locks Hill

SS41HH

Southend Road

SS41PE

Patricia Villas

SS41GU

Henry Crescent

SS49SW

South Street

SS41NF

Fleet Hall Road

SS30ND

Barling Road

SS41JH

Queensland Avenue

SS41WS

Cherry Orchard Way

SS41LJ

Shopland Road

SS41LN

Shopland Road

SS30LW

Little Wakering Road

SS41JD

Southend Road

SS41HR

Sutton Court Drive

SS41XH

Woodlands Drive

SS41DN

Mornington Avenue

SS41LA

Brickfields Way

SS41HG

Tinkers Lane

SS41GW

Stephen Place

SS41NX

Hall Road

SS49ST

South Street

SS41DW

Mornington Avenue

SS41FP

Dalys Road

SS49TB

South Street

SS41HS

Sutton Court Drive

SS41AU

West Street

SS41GR

South Street

SS41FU

George Court

SS41XT

Margaret Road

SS41XU

Arthur Court

SS41JX

Alfred Gardens

SS41XB

Sovereign Close

SS41YH

Cherry Orchard Way

SS41GS

West Street

SS41GJ

Pollards Close

SS41DQ

Rocheway

SS41JW

Edmund Close

SS41JG

Sutton Court Drive

SS41BQ

South Street

SS49SD

South Street

SS41NJ

Ashingdon Road

SS41FN

Charles Crescent

SS30QL

Barling Road

SS41LR

Shopland Road

SS41NB

Brickfields Way

SS26FW

Rochford Road

SS41JQ

Sutton Court Drive

SS41DB

East Street

SS41GF

Pollards Close

SS41RA

Dalys Road

SS41HX

Southend Road

SS41LF

Fleet Hall Cottages

SS41DF

East Street

SS49SX

South Street

SS41GX

James Drive

SS41NS

Oak Road

SS41PL

Ark Lane

SS41XD

Regency Close

SS30LX

Barling Road

SS41GQ

Anne Close

SS41XF

Brayers Mews

SS41FQ

Watts' Lane

SS41JE

Warners Bridge Chase

SS41PN

Aviation Way

SS25QP

Smithers Chase

SS41GB

Pollards Close

SS41BU

Bradley Way

SS41YL

College Gardens

SS41LS

Shopland Road

SS41JJ

Queen Elizabeth Chase

SS41YD

Alice Gardens

SS41JU

Roche Hall Way

SS41WQ

Redwood Drive

SS41YG

Airport Business Park Southend

SS30LU

Church Road

SS41HU

Southend Road

SS41EH

Spindle Beams

SS95BA

Tudor Mews

SS49SF

South Street