Plumberow Avenue is in Hockley and in Rochford district. SS5 5NP 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 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, SS5 5NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS5 5NP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.9% | 48.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 28.2% | 31.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 49.3% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 49.5% | 48.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 21.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.3% | 12.3% | -12.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.1% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 20.7% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.2% | 95.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plumberow Avenue was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% higher than the Hockley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plumberow Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hockley and the 122nd highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-06-17 | £781,780 |
| 362 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-07-31 | £715,116 |
| 346 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2015-11-06 | £911,111 |
| 305 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2012-07-09 | £544,649 |
| 326 Plumberow Avenue, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2005-01-18 | £961,955 |
SS5 5NP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS5 5NP 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumberow Primary Academy Hamilton Gardens , SS5 5BX | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockley Primary School Chevening Gardens , SS5 4UR | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashingdon Primary Academy Fambridge Road , Ashingdon SS4 3LN | 2out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westerings Primary Academy Sunny Road , Hawkwell SS5 4NZ | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Ferry Road , SS5 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,522 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 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King Edmund School Vaughan Close , SS4 1TL | 3out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU | 3out of 4 | 4,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 5,080 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,412 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Nursery And Garden Centre | Riverside Nurseries, Lower Road | 1,015 yd | |
| The Garden Room, Cherry Lane Garden Centre | Riverside Nurseries, Lower Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Sports Ground HAWKWELL FC HAWKWELL FC PLUMBEROW MOUNT AVENUE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Plumberow Primary Academy HAMILTON GARDENS | grass pitches, swimming pool | 843 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 | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.85 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.