Anne Close is in Rochford and in Rochford district. SS4 1GQ is located in the Roche South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anne Close, Rochford, SS4 1GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS4 1JW, SS4 1FX, SS4 1FY, SS4 1JT, SS4 1FU, SS4 1NT, SS4 1NS, SS4 1UU, SS4 1FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS4 1GQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS4 1GQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 26.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 58.7% | 11.8% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 7.7% | -8.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 53.1% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 7.6% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 11.5% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 22.7% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 37.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 93.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 76.7% | 18.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anne Close was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% lower than the Hawkwell East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Anne Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hawkwell East and the 107th lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Anne Close, Rochford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-03-28 | £669,935 |
| 3 Anne Close, Rochford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-08-18 | £478,490 |
| 4 Anne Close, Rochford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £579,995 | 2018-10-19 | £672,220 |
| 3 Anne Close, Rochford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £409,995 | 2018-07-31 | £480,852 |
| 5 Anne Close, Rochford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £324,995 | 2018-07-31 | £381,162 |
SS4 1GQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS4 1GQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochford Primary and Nursery School 6 Ashingdon Road , SS4 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Ashingdon Road , SS4 1RF | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Farm Junior School Ashingdon Road , Hawkwell SS4 1RS | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Farm Infant School Ashingdon Road , SS4 1RS | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterman Primary Academy The Boulevard , SS4 1QF | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensward Academy Greensward Lane , SS5 5HG | 3out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Adolescent Unit Rochford Hospital , Union Lane SS4 1RB | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochford Hundred Golf Club | Hall Road, Rochford | 311 yd | |
| Churchill Contract Catering T/A Radish | Coachman Court, 35 Ashingdon Road | 338 yd | |
| St Marks Hall | Parish Rooms Rear Of, 82 West Street | 533 yd | |
| Mr Sandwich Ltd | 42 Ashingdon Road, Rochford | 578 yd | |
| Stavros Grill | 75 West Street, Rochford | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miley Diner | The Milestone, Union Lane | 573 yd | |
| The Marlborough Head | 71 West Street, Rochford | 605 yd | |
| Golden Lion | The Golden Lion, 35 North Street | 814 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | 24 South Street, Rochford | 847 yd | |
| Horse And Groom | 1 Southend Road, Rochford | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochford Fried Chicken | 33 West Street, Rochford | 734 yd | |
| Timbo House | 31 West Street, Rochford | 734 yd | |
| Greggs | 12 West Street, Rochford | 735 yd | |
| Rochford Takeaway | 36 West Street, Rochford | 735 yd | |
| Fish 4 U LTD | 10 North Street, Rochford | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 74 - 78 West Street, Rochford | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochford Hundred Golf Club HALL ROAD | golf | 343 yd |
| Rochford Tennis Club Hall Road | tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Holt Farm Junior School ASHINGDON ROAD | swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Westcliff Rfc (Cherry Orchard) | grass pitches | 994 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.