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SS5 4DP

White Hart Lane

Hawkwell West

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Overview

Postcode SS5 4DP 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 Hockley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 198 ft away from SS5 4DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashingdon near SS5 4DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hockley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS5 4DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hockley

N/A

Walking directions to Hockley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
612.5 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
305
93.27%
Other White
8
2.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.92%
African
2
0.61%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.61%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
19.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.89%
No qualifications
50
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.81%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
43.31%
Owns with a mortgage
52
40.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.02%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.94%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS5 4DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS5 4DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 2025The Olive Branch, White Hart Lane, Hockley, SS5 4DPDetachedFreehold£860,000
21 Jul 2025The Olive Branch, White Hart Lane, Hockley, SS5 4DPDetachedFreehold£860,000
21 Jul 2025The Olive Branch, White Hart Lane, Hockley, SS5 4DPDetachedFreehold£860,000
28 Nov 202543, Chestnut Close, Hockley, SS5 5EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
28 Nov 202543, Chestnut Close, Hockley, SS5 5EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the SS5 4DP postcode area, located within Ashingdon, there are 3 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 SS5 4DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryLift GreenswardAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miPrimaryLift PlumberowAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryLift WesteringsAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS5 4DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS5 4DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodRochford, SS5 4EGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 SS5 4DP, 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 SS5 4DP

Is SS5 4DP (Ashingdon) safe?

The area around SS5 4DP 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 SS5 4DP?

The median sale price around SS5 4DP 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 SS5 4DP?

There are 4 schools close to SS5 4DP, including Lift Greensward (Good), Lift Plumberow (Good) and Lift Westerings (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS5 4DP?

The closest station to SS5 4DP is Hockley, about 903 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS5 4DP?

SS5 4DP 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 SS5 4DP (Ashingdon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS5 4DP 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).