Postcode SS4 1FL is located in an urban city, within the Hawkwell West area of Rochford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East is £52,181 per year. The median sale price in Hawkwell West is £441,250 (around £404 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £375,000 and £586,250. The nearest station is Rochford, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Magnolia Park.
Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,471 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East is £52,181 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 58 ft away from SS4 1FL.
Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East near SS4 1FL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochford located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Magnolia Park | Small | Walking directions to Magnolia Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £441,250 (about £404 per square foot) in Hawkwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,500 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £624,500 | £396 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £400,000 | £428 |
| Terraced | 8 | £348,500 | £397 |
| Flats | 1 | £168,500 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £411,250 | £288,000 | £323,500 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £320,000 | £309,995 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £310,000 | £308,000 |
| 2019 | £500,000 | £308,000 | £291,000 |
| 2020 | £505,000 | £325,000 | £288,000 |
| 2021 | £572,500 | £335,000 | £352,500 |
| 2022 | £575,000 | £370,000 | £391,500 |
| 2023 | £600,000 | £386,000 | £359,000 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £375,000 | £356,500 |
| 2025 | £605,000 | £371,250 | £332,500 |
| 2026 | £600,000 | £400,000 | £348,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £303 | £343 | £296 |
| 2017 | £333 | £323 | £347 |
| 2018 | £345 | £319 | £320 |
| 2019 | £353 | £345 | £329 |
| 2020 | £358 | £369 | £359 |
| 2021 | £362 | £384 | £355 |
| 2022 | £402 | £423 | £383 |
| 2023 | £423 | £410 | £386 |
| 2024 | £450 | £433 | £392 |
| 2025 | £414 | £431 | £361 |
| 2026 | £419 | £420 | £397 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS4 1FL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sept 2025 | 22, Oaklands Mews, Rochford, SS4 1GE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 17, Banyard Way, Rochford, SS4 1UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £362,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 23, Banyard Way, Rochford, SS4 1UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 40, Banyard Way, Rochford, SS4 1UQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 19, Banyard Way, Rochford, SS4 1UQ | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the SS4 1FL postcode area, located within Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Holt Farm Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Holt Farm Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The King Edmund School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. |
Annual council tax rates for Rochford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS4 1FL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen William James Mace
Hawkwell West - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Francois
Rayleigh and Wickford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS4 1FL records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SS4 1FL in Hawkwell West is £441,250 (about £404 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SS4 1FL, including Holt Farm Infant School (Good), Holt Farm Junior School (Good) and The King Edmund School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS4 1FL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS4 1FL is Mark Francois (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen William James Mace (Reform UK).