Cedar Drive is in Hullbridge, Hockley and in Rochford district. SS5 6JE is located in the Hullbridge 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 Cedar Drive, Hullbridge, Hockley, SS5 6JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS5 6JF, SS5 6JD, SS5 6JG, SS5 6JW, SS5 6HJ, SS5 6JQ, SS5 6HN, SS5 6HH, SS5 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS5 6JE 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 | 47.8% | 50.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.5% | -2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.8% | 35% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 48.2% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 49.4% | 47% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 37.3% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 23% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 14.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 19.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 97% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 96.6% | 98.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 98.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Drive was 9.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Hullbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hullbridge and the 25th lowest crime rate of 261 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cedar Drive, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,500 | 2024-11-07 | £442,987 |
| 6 Cedar Drive, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-01 | £338,723 |
| 9 Cedar Drive, Hockley, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-30 | £368,909 |
| 24 Cedar Drive, Hockley, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-12-19 | £342,243 |
| 10 Cedar Drive, Hockley, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-12-10 | £383,594 |
SS5 6JE 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Junior School Ferry Road , Hullbridge SS5 6ND | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Infant School Ferry Road , Hullbridge SS5 6ND | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Ferry Road , SS5 6ND | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chetwood Primary School Gandalf's Ride , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5ZD | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood Primary School Collingwood Road , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park School Rawreth Lane , SS6 9RN | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William de Ferrers School Trinity Square , South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JU | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omnia Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 3,919 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny Cha Cha's Coffee Shop | 129 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 363 yd | |
| Simla Tandori | 301 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 635 yd | |
| The Broadway Grill | 253 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 635 yd | |
| Fast Food | 253 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 635 yd | |
| Riverview Cafe | Hullbridge Yacht Club, Pooles Lane | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | 284 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 588 yd | |
| Hullbridge Community Centre (Bar) | Hullbridge Community Association, Pooles Lane | 609 yd | |
| Up River Yacht Club | Pooles Lane, Hullbridge | 609 yd | |
| Smugglers Den Bar \& Grill | 315 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 635 yd | |
| Hullbridge Sports Association | Hullbridge Sports Club, Lower Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexanders | 133 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 363 yd | |
| Gold Lion | 131 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 363 yd | |
| China City | 255 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Hullbridge | 115 - 117 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 363 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 - 9 Ferry Road, Hullbridge | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School FERRY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Hullbridge Sports Association LOWER ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Hullbridge Park Pooles Lane | grass pitches | 897 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.