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SS5 Area Report

Rochford

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£455,697
Median Price
Postcode district (SS5)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (SS5)
3
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6.1/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SS5

Rental Yield
4.1
Price Growth
5.4
Safety
9
Schools
8
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (SS5)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

23
Crimes/month
54
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 27
2025-05: 36
2025-06: 37
2025-07: 39
2025-08: 28
2025-09: 23
2025-10: 24
2025-11: 31
2025-12: 39
2026-01: 29
2026-02: 14
2026-03: 26
2025-042026-03

↓ 14% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Rochford)

DECILE 8/10 — 70–80% least deprived

Rochford has below-average deprivation, in the top 30% of least-deprived areas.

income
7
employment
7
education
6
health
8
crime
7
housing
6
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Rochford (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the SS5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£408,162
Rochford average
+3.7%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£631,914
Detached
£384,107
Semi-Detached
£336,450
Terraced
£180,849
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £170,033
01/12/2003: £192,736
01/12/2004: £219,096
01/12/2005: £211,297
01/12/2006: £225,786
01/12/2007: £252,229
01/12/2008: £219,427
01/12/2009: £221,149
01/12/2010: £228,202
01/12/2011: £222,022
01/12/2012: £228,034
01/12/2013: £241,061
01/12/2014: £264,047
01/12/2015: £301,434
01/12/2016: £330,883
01/12/2017: £345,387
01/12/2018: £356,684
01/12/2019: £359,589
01/12/2020: £363,131
01/12/2021: £371,524
01/12/2022: £415,617
01/12/2023: £383,846
01/12/2024: £393,640
01/12/2025: £408,162
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

2
Primary
1
Secondary
3
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 3 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

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Median prices in SS5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£579,995
724 sales
Semi-detached
£390,000
843 sales
Terraced
£355,000
119 sales
Flat
£250,000
110 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Rochford. For the headline SS5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3.7%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Rochford
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Green Belt
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

5/100

Poor walkability - car likely necessary for daily needs.

Within ½ mile:1 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.4°C
Avg Temperature
714mm
Annual Rainfall
2895h
Sunshine/Year
20.9 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 16.6°C, Clear skyHumidity: 68%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

40 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.6/5
Average Rating
90%
Rated Good or Very Good
40
Total Establishments
Whizz Kids Pre-SchoolSchool/college/university
Exempt
Hockley Community CentrePub/bar/nightclub
Exempt
Jelly Beans Montessori Open Air Pre-School At Hockley PrimarSchool/college/university
5/5
Lift HockleySchool/college/university
Exempt
The Little Coffee ShedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

16%
Renewable Energy
220g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 50.8%wind 16.3%biomass 12.6%nuclear 11.9%imports 8.3%hydro 0.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

44m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 44m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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