Gatscombe Close, Hockley, SS5 4XA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS5 4XA 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Gatscombe Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gatscombe Close 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.

Gatscombe Close 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SS5 4XA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gatscombe Close are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gatscombe Close, Hockley, SS5 4XA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS5 4XA

Average Price
£453,682

Semi-Detached
£431,882

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£458,042

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gatscombe Close

Average Price
£487,610

Semi-Detached
£456,850

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£493,038

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gatscombe CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Gatscombe Close, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2023-02-24	£382,667
6 Gatscombe Close, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2018-10-15	£376,678
4 Gatscombe Close, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£382,500	2018-09-07	£448,433
18 Gatscombe Close, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£383,000	2017-10-25	£452,971
2 Gatscombe Close, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2015-12-04	£476,129

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS5 4XA

Employment

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hockley Primary School Chevening Gardens , SS5 4UR	4out of 4	155 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westerings Primary Academy Sunny Road , Hawkwell SS5 4NZ	3out of 4	1,160 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Plumberow Primary Academy Hamilton Gardens , SS5 5BX	3out of 4	1,295 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA	4out of 4	2,868 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashingdon Primary Academy Fambridge Road , Ashingdon SS4 3LN	2out of 4	3,008 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greensward Academy Greensward Lane , SS5 5HG	3out of 4	1,373 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB	2out of 4	3,123 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ	4out of 4	3,840 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL	3out of 4	4,102 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	4out of 4	5,026 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	4,699 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	3out of 4	4,885 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Poplar Adolescent Unit Rochford Hospital , Union Lane SS4 1RB	3out of 4	4,978 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Neils Bar And Kitchen	32 Main Road, Hockley	278 yd
Butterflies Club C.I.C	7A Eldon Way, Hockley	404 yd
Costa Coffee	5 Spa Road, Hockley	413 yd
Wayland Games Ltd	17 - 19 Eldon Way, Hockley	457 yd
CJ's Bowling Ltd	8 - 10 Eldon Way, Hockley	457 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hockley Community Centre	Hockley Community Centre Association, Westminster Drive	235 yd
Spa Public House	60 Southend Road, Hockley	607 yd
White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd	The White Hart, Main Road	969 yd
Hockley Bowling Club	Highams Road, Hockley	1,002 yd
The Royal British Legion	White Hart Lane, Hawkwell	1,072 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chutney Club	36 Main Road, Hockley	278 yd
Brick Lane Bagel	17 - 19 Main Road, Hockley	369 yd
Harleys Fish And Chips	11A Main Road, Hockley	374 yd
Harleys Fish Chips	11 Main Road, Hockley	378 yd
The Fryery	23 - 25 Spa Road, Hockley	468 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	45 Spa Road, Hockley		515 yd
Sainsburys	40 Spa Road, Hockley		521 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hockley Community Centre WESTMINSTER DRIVE	grass pitches	403 yd
Hockley Lawn Tennis Club Folly Lane	tennis courts	497 yd
Hockley Gym ELDON WAY	health and fitness suite	507 yd
Apex Sports Ground HAWKWELL FC HAWKWELL FC PLUMBEROW MOUNT AVENUE	grass pitches	933 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	43 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	55.62 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	55.62 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.63 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SS5 4XA