Postcode SS5 6BY is located in an urban city, within the Hullbridge area of Rochford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Hullbridge area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hullbridge is £51,752 per year. The median sale price in Hullbridge is £385,000 (around £405 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £474,875. The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park.
Hullbridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,422 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Hullbridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hullbridge is £51,752 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS5 6BY.
Hullbridge near SS5 6BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Woodham Ferrers located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park | Medium | Walking directions to Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £405 per square foot) in Hullbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £532,500 | £403 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £380,000 | £417 |
| Terraced | 8 | £357,500 | £382 |
| Flats | 2 | £251,500 | £433 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £412,000 | £134,500 | £310,000 | — |
| 2017 | £393,000 | £105,000 | £312,750 | £280,250 |
| 2018 | £472,500 | £185,000 | £307,500 | £279,500 |
| 2019 | £425,000 | £307,000 | £315,000 | £318,000 |
| 2020 | £470,000 | £152,000 | £330,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | £530,000 | £199,950 | £337,995 | £257,863 |
| 2022 | £524,995 | £245,500 | £405,000 | £360,000 |
| 2023 | £547,595 | £222,500 | £382,995 | £337,500 |
| 2024 | £493,996 | £298,750 | £369,000 | £350,000 |
| 2025 | £560,000 | £251,500 | £375,000 | £367,000 |
| 2026 | £512,500 | — | £385,000 | £365,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £300 | £253 | £311 | — |
| 2017 | £309 | £232 | £332 | £295 |
| 2018 | £309 | £394 | £341 | £289 |
| 2019 | £298 | £356 | £323 | £339 |
| 2020 | £354 | £257 | £349 | £320 |
| 2021 | £364 | £316 | £358 | £304 |
| 2022 | £403 | £436 | £400 | £427 |
| 2023 | £399 | £431 | £394 | £413 |
| 2024 | £377 | £352 | £400 | £357 |
| 2025 | £402 | £433 | £400 | £350 |
| 2026 | £400 | — | £422 | £412 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS5 6BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | 237, Ferry Road, Hockley, SS5 6NA | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, The Swans, 289, Ferry Road, Hockley, SS5 6NA | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, Wells Court, 236, Ferry Road, Hockley, SS5 6ND | Flats | Leasehold | £193,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 2, Wallace Close, Hockley, SS5 6NE | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 27, Wallace Close, Hockley, SS5 6NE | Detached | Freehold | £560,000 |
In the SS5 6BY postcode area, located within Hullbridge, there are 2 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Riverside Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2013. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Collingwood Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS5 6BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Jays Stores | Ferry Road, Rochford, SS5 6NA | Walking directions to Jays Stores |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Ferry Road, Rochford, SS5 6ET | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Hullbridge | Ferry Road, Rochford, SS5 6EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Hullbridge |
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 6BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tina Hughes
Hullbridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Francois
Rayleigh and Wickford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS5 6BY records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SS5 6BY in Hullbridge is £385,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SS5 6BY, including Riverside Primary School (Good) and Collingwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS5 6BY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,422 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 6BY is Mark Francois (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tina Hughes (Reform UK).