Hanover Mews is in Hockley and in Rochford district. SS5 4UT is located in the Hockley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hanover Mews, Hockley, SS5 4UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS5 4UX, SS5 4XJ, SS5 4UE, SS5 4XH, SS5 4XD, SS5 4XE, SS5 4XA, SS5 4XQ, SS5 4XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS5 4UT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 SS5 4UT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 32.8% | 35.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 51.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87%) 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 | 50.5% | 48.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 38.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 10.9% | 13.2% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 12.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.2% | 15.5% | -10.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 26.7% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 24.8% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 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 | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanover Mews was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% higher than the Hawkwell West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanover Mews has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hawkwell West and the 111th lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hanover Mews, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2024-02-27 | £420,533 |
| 6 Hanover Mews, Hockley, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-22 | £260,818 |
| 6 Hanover Mews, Hockley, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-03-25 | £239,792 |
| 7 Hanover Mews, Hockley, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2016-08-22 | £225,057 |
| 4 Hanover Mews, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2006-05-25 | £391,716 |
SS5 4UT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Primary School Chevening Gardens , SS5 4UR | 4out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumberow Primary Academy Hamilton Gardens , SS5 5BX | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerings Primary Academy Sunny Road , Hawkwell SS5 4NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashingdon Primary Academy Fambridge Road , Ashingdon SS4 3LN | 2out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 4,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 5,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Poplar Adolescent Unit Rochford Hospital , Union Lane SS4 1RB | 3out of 4 | 5,018 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 5,023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neils Bar And Kitchen | 32 Main Road, Hockley | 397 yd | |
| Butterflies Club C.I.C | 7A Eldon Way, Hockley | 410 yd | |
| Wayland Games Ltd | 17 - 19 Eldon Way, Hockley | 440 yd | |
| CJ's Bowling Ltd | 8 - 10 Eldon Way, Hockley | 440 yd | |
| Monkey Bizzness | 14 Eldon Way, Hockley | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Community Centre | Hockley Community Centre Association, Westminster Drive | 129 yd | |
| Spa Public House | 60 Southend Road, Hockley | 662 yd | |
| Hockley Bowling Club | Highams Road, Hockley | 1,019 yd | |
| White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd | The White Hart, Main Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Club | 36 Main Road, Hockley | 397 yd | |
| Brick Lane Bagel | 17 - 19 Main Road, Hockley | 471 yd | |
| Harleys Fish And Chips | 11A Main Road, Hockley | 471 yd | |
| Harleys Fish Chips | 11 Main Road, Hockley | 474 yd | |
| The Fryery | 23 - 25 Spa Road, Hockley | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 45 Spa Road, Hockley | 533 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Spa Road, Hockley | 563 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockley Community Centre WESTMINSTER DRIVE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Hockley Gym ELDON WAY | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Hockley Lawn Tennis Club Folly Lane | tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Apex Sports Ground HAWKWELL FC HAWKWELL FC PLUMBEROW MOUNT AVENUE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Greensward Academy GREENSWARD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
| Plumberow Primary Academy HAMILTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.