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SS4 3BG

Central Avenue

Hawkwell West

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Detailed insights for SS4 3BG

Overview

Postcode SS4 3BG is located in an urban city, within the Hawkwell West area of Rochford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Ashingdon area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.8 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 Ashingdon is £60,941 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 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Magnolia Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Ashingdon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,380 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Ashingdon has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ashingdon is £60,941 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS4 3BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashingdon near SS4 3BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rochford located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS4 3BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMagnolia ParkSmallWalking directions to Magnolia Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
5,863.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.42(-32%)
Vehicle crime
3.35(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.68(-77%)
Other theft
2.68(-51%)
Other crime
2.01(+3%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
93.13%
Other
5
1.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.19%
Irish
4
1.19%
Other White
4
1.19%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
60
21.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
21.66%
No qualifications
54
19.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.36%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
52.86%
Owns with a mortgage
51
36.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.29%
Other social rented
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Hawkwell West

Median price: £441,250
Price per sq ft: £404
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £375K – £586K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hawkwell West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£624,500£396
Semi-Detached40£400,000£428
Terraced8£348,500£397
Flats1£168,500£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hawkwell West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawkwell West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawkwell West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawkwell West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hawkwell West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hawkwell West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS4 3BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS4 3BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 20265, Rutland Gardens, Rochford, SS4 3AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
17 Dec 20254, Rutland Gardens, Rochford, SS4 3AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
15 Dec 202519, Rutland Gardens, Rochford, SS4 3AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
05 Dec 202510, Avon Close, Rochford, SS4 3ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
29 May 202687, Princess Gardens, Rochford, SS4 3BJTerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the SS4 3BG postcode area, located within Ashingdon, there are 4 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.

Nearby schools for SS4 3BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondaryThe King Edmund SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryHolt Farm Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryHolt Farm Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS4 3BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen William James Mace

Hawkwell West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mark Francois

Rayleigh and Wickford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictRochfordE07000075
Parliamentary ConstituencyRayleigh and WickfordE14001437
WardHawkwell WestE05010847
ParishHawkwellE04004079
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AshingdonE02004564
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochford 002CE01021928
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS4 3BG

Is SS4 3BG (Ashingdon) safe?

The area around SS4 3BG 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS4 3BG?

The median sale price around SS4 3BG in Hawkwell West is £441,250 (about £404 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS4 3BG?

There are 5 schools close to SS4 3BG, including The King Edmund School (Good), Holt Farm Infant School (Good) and Holt Farm Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around SS4 3BG?

SS4 3BG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,380 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS4 3BG (Ashingdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS4 3BG 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).