Hawkwell Road is in Hockley and in Rochford district. SS5 4DA is located in the Hockley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawkwell Road, Hockley, SS5 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS5 4DB, SS5 4DD, SS5 5DE, SS5 4BS, SS5 4BZ, SS5 4BU, SS5 4BT, SS5 4BH, SS5 4EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS5 4DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 52.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.1% | 35.1% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 40.1% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 12.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 44.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 38.4% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 17.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 22% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.9% | 96.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkwell Road was 134.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 479.2% higher than the Hawkwell West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawkwell Road has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hawkwell West and the 15th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Hawkwell Road, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-07-31 | £384,288 |
| 16 Hawkwell Road, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-07-25 | £483,225 |
| 22 Hawkwell Road, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-01-17 | £356,572 |
| 8 Hawkwell Road, Hockley, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-08-31 | £331,403 |
| 8 Hawkwell Road, Hockley, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2021-06-21 | £323,632 |
SS5 4DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumberow Primary Academy Hamilton Gardens , SS5 5BX | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerings Primary Academy Sunny Road , Hawkwell SS5 4NZ | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockley Primary School Chevening Gardens , SS5 4UR | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashingdon Primary Academy Fambridge Road , Ashingdon SS4 3LN | 2out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Farm Infant School Ashingdon Road , SS4 1RS | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensward Academy Greensward Lane , SS5 5HG | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 3,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,142 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 4,581 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 5,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Kitchinn | 42 Spa Road, Hockley | 408 yd | |
| Hockley Cafe | 26 Spa Road, Hockley | 456 yd | |
| Hockley Cafe | 26 Spa Road, Hockley | 456 yd | |
| The Royal Taste | 14 Spa Road, Hockley | 456 yd | |
| Wayland Games Ltd | 17 - 19 Eldon Way, Hockley | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Bowling Club | Highams Road, Hockley | 211 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | White Hart Lane, Hawkwell | 330 yd | |
| White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd | The White Hart, Main Road | 425 yd | |
| Spa Public House | 60 Southend Road, Hockley | 437 yd | |
| Hockley Community Centre | Hockley Community Centre Association, Westminster Drive | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collect Coffee Ltd | Hockley Railway Station, Station Approach | 249 yd | |
| Chinese 2 Night | 3 Broad Parade, Hockley | 308 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 38A Spa Road, Hockley | 437 yd | |
| Hockley Charcoal Grill | 32 Spa Road, Hockley | 456 yd | |
| The Fryery | 23 - 25 Spa Road, Hockley | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 45 Spa Road, Hockley | 426 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Spa Road, Hockley | 456 yd | |
| Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd | 216 Main Road, Hawkwell | 624 yd | |
| The Co-operative Hawkwell | 210 Main Road, Hawkwell | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockley Gym ELDON WAY | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Greensward Academy GREENSWARD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Plumberow Primary Academy HAMILTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Apex Sports Ground HAWKWELL FC HAWKWELL FC PLUMBEROW MOUNT AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.