Barnwell Drive is in Hockley and in Rochford district. SS5 4UZ is located in the Hockley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnwell Drive, Hockley, SS5 4UZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS5 4UD, SS5 4UA, SS5 4UB, SS5 4XQ, SS5 4RE, SS5 4XB, SS5 4PJ, SS5 4QS, SS5 4QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS5 4UZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 48.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 38.5% | 38.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 45.7% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 53.7% | 48.8% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 10.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 13.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 16.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 23.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 28.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96% | 90.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 94.6% | 91.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 91.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnwell Drive was 8.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Hawkwell West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barnwell Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hawkwell West and the 26th lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-07-29 | £425,279 |
| 29 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-06-09 | £314,286 |
| 107 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-21 | £192,682 |
| 113 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-09-30 | £324,715 |
| 99 Barnwell Drive, Hockley, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-09-27 | £220,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Primary School Chevening Gardens , SS5 4UR | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerings Primary Academy Sunny Road , Hawkwell SS5 4NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumberow Primary Academy Hamilton Gardens , SS5 5BX | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashingdon Primary Academy Fambridge Road , Ashingdon SS4 3LN | 2out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA | 4out of 4 | 2,895 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 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 4,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplar Adolescent Unit Rochford Hospital , Union Lane SS4 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,871 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 147 yd | |
| Butterflies Club C.I.C | 7A Eldon Way, Hockley | 217 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 5 Spa Road, Hockley | 218 yd | |
| Wayland Games Ltd | 17 - 19 Eldon Way, Hockley | 279 yd | |
| CJ's Bowling Ltd | 8 - 10 Eldon Way, Hockley | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Community Centre | Hockley Community Centre Association, Westminster Drive | 385 yd | |
| Spa Public House | 60 Southend Road, Hockley | 413 yd | |
| White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd | The White Hart, Main Road | 777 yd | |
| Hockley Bowling Club | Highams Road, Hockley | 805 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | White Hart Lane, Hawkwell | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Club | 36 Main Road, Hockley | 147 yd | |
| Harleys Fish And Chips | 11A Main Road, Hockley | 205 yd | |
| Brick Lane Bagel | 17 - 19 Main Road, Hockley | 206 yd | |
| Harleys Fish Chips | 11 Main Road, Hockley | 207 yd | |
| The Fryery | 23 - 25 Spa Road, Hockley | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 45 Spa Road, Hockley | 320 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Spa Road, Hockley | 324 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockley Gym ELDON WAY | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Hockley Community Centre WESTMINSTER DRIVE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Hockley Lawn Tennis Club Folly Lane | tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Apex Sports Ground HAWKWELL FC HAWKWELL FC PLUMBEROW MOUNT AVENUE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Greensward Academy GREENSWARD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 996 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.