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SS4

ROCHFORD

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS4 encompasses ROCHFORD and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £397,720
1yr change ▲ 3.0%
Crime 72% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£397,720

▲ 3.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

39% above national avg

Crime Rate

22.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

72% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

345 Mbps

Property Prices in SS4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS4 is £397,720, which is 7% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS4 cost 38.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS4 have risen 3.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £556,612 270
Semi-detached £367,370 423
Terraced £323,710 130
Flat £168,815 154
All types £397,720 1036

5-Year Price History

£386K £393K £400K £406K £413K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 22.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS4 has a crime rate well 72% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS4 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Holt Farm Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Poplar Adolescent Unit Other Not inspected mi
The King Edmund School Secondary Good mi
Lift Ashingdon Primary Good mi
Rochford Primary and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

89,815

Population

67

Median Age

37%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
37.0%
Private rent
9.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS4 are 345.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS4 is collected by Rochford. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SS4 — ROCHFORD

Area Summary

SS4 (ROCHFORD) offers above-average property prices (£397,720, 39% above national average), low crime (72% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (345 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS4 ROCHFORD

What is the average house price in SS4 ROCHFORD?
The average house price in SS4 (ROCHFORD) is £397,720, based on 1036 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.0% over the past year.
Is SS4 ROCHFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in SS4 is significantly below the national average (22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS4 ROCHFORD?
The population of SS4 (ROCHFORD) is approximately 89,815 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 37% of homes are owner-occupied, 9% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS4?
The average broadband download speed in SS4 is 345 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS4 ROCHFORD?
There are 10 schools in or near SS4. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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