Broadlands Road is in Hockley and in Rochford district. SS5 5DU is located in the Hockley and Ashingdon 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 Broadlands Road, Hockley, SS5 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS5 5DX, SS5 5HG, SS5 5DT, SS5 5HF, SS5 5DS, SS5 5HR, SS5 5HN, SS5 5EN, SS5 5DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS5 5DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 28.4% | 29.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 56.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (88%) 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 | 46.4% | 50.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 37.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.4% | 14.2% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 9.6% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 17.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.5% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 32.6% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 96.7% | 98% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 98% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadlands Road was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Hockley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadlands Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hockley and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Broadlands Road, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-06-05 | £542,647 |
| 54 Broadlands Road, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-31 | £380,668 |
| 62 Broadlands Road, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-04-22 | £468,571 |
| 41 Broadlands Road, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2012-01-30 | £110,960 |
| 62 Broadlands Road, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2009-08-14 | £474,825 |
SS5 5DU 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumberow Primary Academy Hamilton Gardens , SS5 5BX | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockley Primary School Chevening Gardens , SS5 4UR | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerings Primary Academy Sunny Road , Hawkwell SS5 4NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashingdon Primary Academy Fambridge Road , Ashingdon SS4 3LN | 2out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Farm Infant School Ashingdon Road , SS4 1RS | 3out of 4 | 3,159 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 | 71 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 5,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 5,206 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 | 4,178 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 5,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Games Ltd | 17 - 19 Eldon Way, Hockley | 874 yd | |
| CJ's Bowling Ltd | 8 - 10 Eldon Way, Hockley | 874 yd | |
| Monkey Bizzness | 14 Eldon Way, Hockley | 874 yd | |
| Turkish Kitchinn | 42 Spa Road, Hockley | 906 yd | |
| Butterflies Club C.I.C | 7A Eldon Way, Hockley | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Bowling Club | Highams Road, Hockley | 734 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | White Hart Lane, Hawkwell | 830 yd | |
| Spa Public House | 60 Southend Road, Hockley | 971 yd | |
| White Hart Inn Hockley Ltd | The White Hart, Main Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese 2 Night | 3 Broad Parade, Hockley | 284 yd | |
| Collect Coffee Ltd | Hockley Railway Station, Station Approach | 628 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 38A Spa Road, Hockley | 936 yd | |
| Hockley Charcoal Grill | 32 Spa Road, Hockley | 954 yd | |
| The Fryery | 23 - 25 Spa Road, Hockley | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 45 Spa Road, Hockley | 895 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 40 Spa Road, Hockley | 954 yd | |
| Chelmsford Star Co - Op Soc. Ltd | 216 Main Road, Hawkwell | 1,021 yd | |
| The Co-operative Hawkwell | 210 Main Road, Hawkwell | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greensward Academy GREENSWARD LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 205 yd |
| Plumberow Primary Academy HAMILTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Hockley Gym ELDON WAY | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Apex Sports Ground HAWKWELL FC HAWKWELL FC PLUMBEROW MOUNT AVENUE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Rochford Hundred Rfc MAGNOLIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.