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SS5 4PZ

Southend Road

Hockley

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Detailed insights for SS5 4PZ

Overview

Postcode SS5 4PZ is located in an urban city, within the Hockley area of Rochford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hockley South & Hawkwell West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hockley South & Hawkwell West is £66,053 per year. The median sale price in Hockley is £425,000 (around £425 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £332,500 and £580,000. The nearest station is Hockley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Hockley South & Hawkwell West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,074 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hockley South & Hawkwell West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hockley South & Hawkwell West is £66,053 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS5 4PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hockley South & Hawkwell West near SS5 4PZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS5 4PZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Hockley

N/A

Walking directions to Hockley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
4,368.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.65(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.23(-12%)
Public order
5.42(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-43%)
Vehicle crime
3.61(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
93.38%
Indian
6
1.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.58%
Other White
3
0.95%
Other Asian
2
0.63%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
28.41%
Level 3 (A level)
52
19.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.87%
No qualifications
41
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
47.27%
Owns with a mortgage
38
23.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
16.36%
Other social rented
13
7.88%
Social rents from council
4
2.42%
Total households: 165

Property prices in Hockley

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £425
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £333K – £580K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £425 per square foot) in Hockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hockley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£600,000£415
Semi-Detached36£387,500£482
Terraced11£325,000£497
Flats9£260,000£344

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hockley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£495,000£252,500£312,500£247,500
2017£467,500£212,500£330,000£320,000
2018£525,000£243,500£347,500£292,500
2019£492,000£225,000£335,000£290,000
2020£585,000£242,500£350,000£345,000
2021£620,000£266,250£372,500£290,000
2022£610,000£270,000£415,000£370,000
2023£530,000£245,000£398,500£315,000
2024£552,000£235,000£388,000£420,000
2025£625,000£243,750£380,000£326,875
2026£532,500£230,000£375,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320£345£386£401
2017£328£368£373£358
2018£350£386£338£414
2019£347£383£351£389
2020£378£335£368£379
2021£375£381£422£457
2022£411£432£431£359
2023£397£373£423£505
2024£386£371£403£456
2025£409£351£425£456
2026£424£344£497£497
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hockley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hockley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS5 4PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS5 4PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025Flat 2, Holly Court, Southend Road, Hockley, SS5 4PZFlatsLeasehold£240,000
09 Jul 2026Flat 16, Oak Lodge, 21, Southend Road, Hockley, SS5 4PQFlatsLeasehold£260,000
04 Jun 2026Flat 19, Oak Lodge, 21, Southend Road, Hockley, SS5 4PQFlatsLeasehold£200,000
31 Mar 2026Flat 5, Oak Lodge, 21, Southend Road, Hockley, SS5 4PQFlatsLeasehold£230,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 10, Oak Lodge, 21, Southend Road, Hockley, SS5 4PQFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the SS5 4PZ postcode area, located within Hockley South & Hawkwell West, 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 4PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryLift WesteringsAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryLift HockleyAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondaryLift GreenswardAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS5 4PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS5 4PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopEldon Way, Rochford, SS5 4PHWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miSpa Convenience storeSpa Road, Rochford, SS5 4AZWalking directions to Spa Convenience store
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodSpa Road, Rochford, SS5 4BEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miCostcutterMain Road, Rochford, SS5 4QSWalking directions to Costcutter
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 4PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary John Wheeler

Hockley - 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
WardHockleyE05010848
ParishHockleyE04004080
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hockley South & Hawkwell WestE02006981
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochford 012BE01021936
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS5 4PZ

Is SS5 4PZ (Hockley South & Hawkwell West) safe?

The area around SS5 4PZ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near SS5 4PZ?

The median sale price around SS5 4PZ in Hockley is £425,000 (about £425 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS5 4PZ?

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

What is the nearest station to SS5 4PZ?

The closest station to SS5 4PZ is Hockley, about 401 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS5 4PZ?

SS5 4PZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,074 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS5 4PZ (Hockley South & Hawkwell West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS5 4PZ is Mark Francois (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary John Wheeler (Reform UK).