Postcode SS5 5DE is located in an urban city, within the Hockley and Ashingdon area of Rochford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hockley North & West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hockley North & West is £69,250 per year. The median sale price in Hockley and Ashingdon is £442,000 (around £425 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £375,000 and £550,000. The nearest station is Hockley, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hockley North & West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,809 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Hockley North & West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hockley North & West is £69,250 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 78 ft away from SS5 5DE.
Hockley North & West near SS5 5DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hockley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hockley | N/A | Walking directions to Hockley |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £442,000 (about £425 per square foot) in Hockley and Ashingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £567,500 | £432 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £405,000 | £425 |
| Terraced | 3 | £320,000 | £378 |
| Flats | 2 | £272,500 | £378 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £415,000 | £325,000 | £335,000 |
| 2017 | £471,250 | £320,000 | £337,500 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £322,500 | £317,500 |
| 2019 | £495,000 | £325,000 | £315,000 |
| 2020 | £521,500 | £350,000 | £334,800 |
| 2021 | £542,500 | £360,000 | £310,000 |
| 2022 | £587,000 | £387,500 | £399,998 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £380,000 | £387,000 |
| 2024 | £550,000 | £385,500 | £405,000 |
| 2025 | £554,389 | £416,500 | £320,000 |
| 2026 | £610,000 | £380,000 | £367,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £311 | £354 | £297 |
| 2017 | £362 | £342 | £307 |
| 2018 | £376 | £353 | £314 |
| 2019 | £329 | £356 | £311 |
| 2020 | £345 | £333 | £328 |
| 2021 | £393 | £390 | £384 |
| 2022 | £449 | £437 | £374 |
| 2023 | £409 | £436 | £415 |
| 2024 | £381 | £379 | £368 |
| 2025 | £416 | £416 | £323 |
| 2026 | £432 | £470 | £418 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS5 5DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 3, Broad Close, Hockley, SS5 5DE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 10, Greensward Lane, Hockley, SS5 5HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 11, Hawkwell Road, Hockley, SS5 4DD | Terraced | Freehold | £321,750 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 15, Seddons Walk, Hockley, SS5 5DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £481,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 21, Broad Walk, Hockley, SS5 5DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £405,000 |
In the SS5 5DE postcode area, located within Hockley North & 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Lift Greensward | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lift Plumberow | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Lift Westerings | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Mar 2017. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS5 5DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Spa Road, Rochford, SS5 4BE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Eldon Way, Rochford, SS5 4PH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Spa Convenience store | Spa Road, Rochford, SS5 4AZ | Walking directions to Spa Convenience store |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Rochford, SS5 4EG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Main Road, Rochford, SS5 4QS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 SS5 5DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carl Christian Turner
Hockley & Ashingdon - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Francois
Rayleigh and Wickford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS5 5DE records about 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, criminal damage and arson and other crime.
The median sale price around SS5 5DE in Hockley and Ashingdon is £442,000 (about £425 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to SS5 5DE, 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.
The closest station to SS5 5DE is Hockley, about 231 m away.
SS5 5DE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,809 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 SS5 5DE is Mark Francois (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Christian Turner (Reform UK).