Property Prices in SS5
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in SS5 is £481,951, which is 16% above the Essex average of £414,663.
Properties in SS5 cost 67.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in SS5 have risen 22.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.
Average Price by Property Type
| Type | Average Price | Sales (12m) |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £591,192 | 77 |
| Semi-detached | £400,075 | 65 |
| Terraced | £343,375 | 8 |
| Flat | £233,495 | 0 |
| All types | £481,951 | 159 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in SS5
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 70.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS5 has a crime rate 13% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
Crime by Type vs National Average
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Schools in SS5
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted
SS5 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.
Nearest Schools
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Greensward | Secondary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Lift Plumberow | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Lift Westerings | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
| Lift Hockley | Primary | Not yet inspected | 0 mi |
0
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
18,857
Population
44
Median Age
66%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in SS5 are 65.0 Mbps, with 80% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 33% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
65.0 Mbps
Avg Download
16.3 Mbps
Avg Upload
80%
Superfast Coverage
40%
Ultrafast Coverage
33%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in SS5 is collected by Southend On Sea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.
Area Summary
SS5 — HOCKLEY
Area Summary
SS5 (HOCKLEY) offers above-average property prices (£481,951, 68% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (65 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Average
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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