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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

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All postcodesin Roche South

SS41PX

Roche Close

SS41AL

West Street

SS41JT

Harold Close

SS41QY

Mary Place

SS41JF

Ravenswood Chase

SS41LB

Rocheview Business Park

SS41AS

West Street

SS30QW

Barrow Hall Road

SS41HD

The Ridings

SS41GA

Pollards Close

SS41BJ

Roche South

SS41DJ

The Trunnions

SS41PH

Hall Road

SS41EL

Lever Lane

SS30QN

Barling Road

SS54JW

Hall Road

SS41FS

Elizabeth Gardens

SS30NW

Mucking Hall Road

SS49SL

South Street

SS30GA

Little Wakering Road

SS41DD

Old Ship Lane

SS26GG

Robert Leonard Industrial Site

SS25QS

Sutton Road

SS25QR

Sutton Road

SS41BS

Riverside Industrial Estate

SS30FJ

Mucking Hall Road

SS41XN

Maple Drive

SS41HA

Southend Road

SS41RB

Union Lane

SS26YU

Aviation Way

SS41EB

Stambridge Road

SS41FX

Elizabeth Gardens

SS41NU

Roche South

SS41AJ

West Street

SS41LQ

Sutton Road

SS41DS

The Garners

SS41JB

Southend Road

SS41NN

Hall Road

SS41BL

South Street

SS41FF

Ashingdon Road

SS41LP

Shopland Road

SS41FZ

Clements Mews

SS41PG

St Marys Cottages

SS41BE

West Street

SS41HB

Southend Road

SS49SH

South Street

SS30QQ

Shopland Road

SS49SE

South Street

SS30NB

Barling Road

SS41GY

Athelstan Crescent

SS41AX

West Street

SS41LW

Shopland Road

SS41XY

Frederick Court

SS41XJ

Jubilee Gardens

SS30GB

Little Wakering Road

SS41BW

South Street

SS30QJ

Barling Road

SS49SJ

South Street

SS49SS

South Street

SS30NP

Mucking Hall Road

SS30LG

Little Wakering Road

SS41JZ

Mildred Place

SS41WN

Brooklands Road

SS41EG

Stambridge Road

SS41NT

Hall Road

SS41NL

Church Walk

SS41DH

Lever Lane

SS41NW

Roche South

SS41JN

Sutton Court Drive

SS30NR

Mucking Hall Road

SS41QU

Edward Place

SS41HQ

Southend Road

SS30NS

Mucking Hall Road

SS30NJ

Mucking Hall Road

SS41AP

Union Lane

SS49SU

South Street

SS41PA

Roche South

SS41GH

Pollards Court

SS41BB

Back Lane

SS49DT

East Street

SS30QH

Shopland Road

SS41BD

North Street

SS41XP

Clover Gardens

SS41AD

North Street

SS49SB

South Street

SS41YJ

Charlotte Close

SS41WW

Appleton Gardens

SS41PU

Roche Close

SS41LH

Shopland Road

SS41EF

Millview Meadows

SS41HT

Rochefort Drive

SS41PW

Roche Close

SS41QG

Godwin Walk

SS41LE

Sutton Ford Cottages

SS41NR

Oak Road

SS49SQ

South Street

SS54JR

Potash Bungalows

SS41ND

Purdeys Way

SS41JA

Anne Boleyn Drive

SS30NG

Barrow Hall Road