Property Prices in SS5
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
The average property price in SS5 is £466,010, which is 8% above the Essex average of £429,754.
Properties in SS5 cost 62.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.
House prices in SS5 have risen 9.6% 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 | £592,787 | 403 |
| Semi-detached | £400,760 | 496 |
| Terraced | £353,972 | 63 |
| Flat | £237,108 | 74 |
| All types | £466,010 | 1067 |
5-Year Price History
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Crime & Safety in SS5
Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)
With 9.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS5 has a crime rate well 88% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.
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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 inspected | mi |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Lift Plumberow | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Lift Westerings | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
| Lift Hockley | Primary | Not inspected | mi |
0
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
89,815
Population
67
Median Age
37%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
Broadband & Connectivity
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations
Average broadband download speeds in SS5 are 324.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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324.0 Mbps
Avg Download
58.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
99%
Superfast Coverage
78%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Council Tax
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Council tax in SS5 is collected by Rochford. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.
Area Summary
SS5 — HOCKLEY
Area Summary
SS5 (HOCKLEY) offers above-average property prices (£466,010, 62% above national average), low crime (88% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (324 Mbps average).
Prices
Above avg
Safety
Low crime
Schools
Weak
Broadband
Good
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