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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% 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 £52,933 per year. There are 3 schools in Roche South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
115
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.2%
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
62.97(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.47(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.47(+8%)
Public order
11.1(+113%)
Other theft
7.45(+34%)
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

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £351,250 in Roche South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roche South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£610,000
Flats25£170,000
Semi-Detached28£365,000
Terraced14£300,000

10 years median price trend in Roche South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roche South.

All postcodes in Roche South

SS41NE

Purdeys Way

SS41NW

Roche South

SS41NX

Hall Road

SS30NH

Mucking Hall Road

SS41BE

West Street

SS41HX

Southend Road

SS49DT

East Street

SS41GR

South Street

SS41RA

Dalys Road

SS30LY

Barling Road

SS41BD

North Street

SS41PL

Ark Lane

SS49SF

South Street

SS30QH

Shopland Road

SS41AX

West Street

SS41YG

Airport Business Park Southend

SS41YH

Cherry Orchard Way

SS26YB

Roche South

SS30LG

Little Wakering Road

SS41XP

Clover Gardens

SS41BU

Bradley Way

SS41FJ

North Street

SS25QS

Sutton Road

SS41AJ

West Street

SS41XG

Windsor Road

SS54JW

Hall Road

SS41DJ

The Trunnions

SS41JE

Warners Bridge Chase

SS41PQ

Alvina Cottages

SS41XB

Sovereign Close

SS41XF

Brayers Mews

SS49SD

South Street

SS30LU

Church Road

SS30QN

Barling Road

SS41NN

Hall Road

SS41LD

Featherby Way

SS41XU

Arthur Court

SS25QP

Smithers Chase

SS41DF

East Street

SS41HQ

Southend Road

SS41PW

Roche Close

SS30LS

Church Road

SS41GX

James Drive

SS41JF

Ravenswood Chase

SS41NR

Oak Road

SS41WW

Appleton Gardens

SS49SG

South Street

SS49SL

South Street

SS41HT

Rochefort Drive

SS49SH

South Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.