SS4 Postcode District
SS4 is the Postcode District for Rochford in Essex
The SS4 postcode district is located in the SS Southend-on-Sea postal area, SS4 has a population of 22,004 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 24.40 square miles (63.19 square kilometres or 15,614.11 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SS4. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
In the SS4 postcode district, the primary settlement is Rochford, located in Essex, England. The most significant post town in this district is Rochford as well. Other significant settlements include Purdeys Industrial Estate, Canewdon, Paglesham, Stambridge, and Wallasea Island, also located in Essex.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SS4 1, covers Rochford in Essex.
The sector SS4 2, covers Paglesham and Stambridge in Essex.
The sector SS4 3, covers Rochford and Canewdon in Essex.
The sector SS4 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is ROCHFORD.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Rochford District area with a total of 574 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 3.39 | ENE |
| Southend-on-Sea | 4.62 | SSW |
| Southminster | 5.41 | NE |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 6.15 | WNW |
| Rayleigh | 6.19 | W |
| Canvey Island | 8.68 | SW |
| Maldon | 9.36 | NNW |
| Wickford | 9.79 | W |
| Sheerness | 11.30 | S |
| Minster | 12.83 | SSE |
| Basildon | 12.91 | W |
| Queenborough | 12.98 | S |
| West Mersea | 13.88 | NNE |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 13.94 | WSW |
| Billericay | 14.32 | W |
| Witham | 14.37 | NNW |
| Chelmsford | 14.99 | NW |
| Gillingham | 17.74 | SSW |
| Chatham | 17.87 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 681
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCHFORD | ROCHFORD | SS4 1 | 290 |
| ROCHFORD | ROCHFORD | SS4 3 | 130 |
| ROCHFORD | ROCHFORD | SS4 3 | 103 |
| Canewdon | ROCHFORD | SS4 3 | 53 |
| Paglesham | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 26 |
| Stambridge | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 17 |
| Paglesham | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 7 |
| Stambridge | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 7 |
| Stambridge | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 6 |
| ROCHFORD | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 5 |
| Canewdon | ROCHFORD | SS4 3 | 4 |
| Paglesham | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 4 |
| ROCHFORD | ROCHFORD | SS4 1 | 4 |
| Purdeys Industrial Estate | ROCHFORD | SS4 1 | 4 |
| Purdeys Industrial Estate | ROCHFORD | SS4 1 | 4 |
| ROCHFORD | ROCHFORD | SS4 1 | 4 |
| Canewdon | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 3 |
| Wallasea Island | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 3 |
| ROCHFORD | ROCHFORD | SS4 1 | 2 |
| ROCHFORD | ROCHFORD | SS4 1 | 2 |
| ROCHFORD | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 1 |
| Stambridge | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 1 |
| Canewdon | ROCHFORD | SS4 2 | 1 |
Street list for SS4
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WEST STREET | 234 |
| ST CLARE MEADOW | 132 |
| UNION LANE | 64 |
| ST MARKS FIELD | 61 |
| OLD SHIP LANE | 60 |
| VAUGHAN CLOSE | 59 |
| DOGGETTS CLOSE | 49 |
| BACK LANE | 48 |
| ELIZABETH GARDENS | 48 |
| SWAINES INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | 47 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1560 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 300 |
| Other theft | 223 |
| Public order | 222 |
| Vehicle crime | 210 |
| Burglary | 126 |
| Drugs | 116 |
| Other crime | 84 |
| Shoplifting | 56 |
| Possession of weapons | 36 |
| Robbery | 22 |
| Bicycle theft | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST STREET | ROCHFORD | 38 | SS4 1AX | View map | |
| ASHINGDON ROAD | ROCHFORD | 37 | SS4 1UB | View map | |
| NORTH STREET | ROCHFORD | 15 | SS4 1AB | View map | |
| SOUTHEND ROAD | ROCHFORD | 10 | SS4 1HX | View map | |
| RECTORY ROAD | ROCHFORD | 9 | SS4 1UP | View map | |
| ROCHE CLOSE | ROCHFORD | 7 | SS4 1PX | View map |
Schools in the district
Rochford Primary and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
6 Ashingdon Road , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 1NJ
Headteacher: Mr Shane Owen (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Waterman Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Boulevard , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 1QF
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Collison (Headteacher/Head of Federation)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Poplar Adolescent Unit
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Rochford Hospital , Union Lane , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 1RB
Headteacher: Mr Simon Turnnidge (Head of Education)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Hawkwell
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ashingdon Road , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 1RF
Headteacher: Mrs Nikki Paterson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ashingdon Road , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 1RF
Headteacher: Miss Joanna Hickey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holt Farm Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ashingdon Road , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 1RS
Headteacher: Mr Robin Goodier (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Holt Farm Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ashingdon Road , Hawkwell , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 1RS
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Richardson
Ofsted rating: Good
The King Edmund School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Vaughan Close , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 1TL
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Osborn (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Stambridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stambridge Road , Stambridge , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 2AP
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Loveless (Head of Federation)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ashingdon Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fambridge Road , Ashingdon , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 3LN
Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Leasure (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Canewdon Endowed Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Street , Canewdon , Rochford
Postcode: SS4 3QA
Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Willis (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Street (dental Surgery) | 9 WEST STREET, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 1BE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Practice Leecon Way | 1 LEECON WAY, ASHINGTON GARDENS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 1TU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01702 547828 |
| 2 | Ashingdon Medical Centre | 57 LASCELLES GARDENS, ASHINGDON, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3BW | GP PRACTICE | Call 01702 414970 |
| 3 | Dr Puzey,dr Kothari And Dr Nanda | THE PUZEY FAMILY PRACTICE, SOUTHWELL HOUSE, BACK LANE, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 1AY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01702 533740 |
| 4 | Puzey Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service | THE PUZEY FAMILY PRACTICE, SOUTHWELL HOUSE, BACK LANE, ROCHFORD, SS4 1AY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Puzey Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | SOUTHWELL HOUSE, BACK LANE, ROCHFORD, SS4 1AY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochford Pharmacy | 15-17 WEST STREET, ROCHFORD, SS4 1BE | PHARMACY | Call 01702 548637 |
| 2 | Golden Cross Pharmacy | 10 GOLDEN CROSS PARADE, ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 1UB | PHARMACY | Call 01702 544104 |
| 3 | Well | 42 WEST STREET, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 1AJ | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Nutan Pharmacy | 456 ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3ET | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terence Mendoza Optometrists | 15 NORTH STREET, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 1BD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Templeman Opticans | WOODFIELD, APTON HALL ROAD, STANBRIDGE, ROCHFORD, SS4 3RG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £548,810 | 86 | £522,581 | 117 | £616,345 | 71 | £575,693 | 113 |
| Semi-detached | £371,673 | 150 | £365,205 | 162 | £367,045 | 119 | £362,255 | 137 |
| Terraced | £329,658 | 38 | £323,281 | 59 | £322,796 | 38 | £344,824 | 54 |
| Flats | £165,846 | 39 | £174,414 | 58 | £164,543 | 58 | £191,153 | 75 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Rochford
CRS Code: RFD
Operator: LE
Line: Shenfield to Southend Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.03
Average Driving Distance: 21.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 538
M25 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 28.08
Average Driving Distance: 24.65
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 11
M25 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.56
Average Driving Distance: 24.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 144
M2 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 45.08
Average Driving Distance: 39.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 570
M2 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 46.38
Average Driving Distance: 40.67
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 570
M2 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 50.71
Average Driving Distance: 44.31
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 11
M2 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 53.81
Average Driving Distance: 48.19
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 427
M2 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 57.19
Average Driving Distance: 51.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 558
M2 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 72.02
Average Driving Distance: 67.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 21
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SS4 1 | Rochford Delivery Office |
| SS4 2 | Rochford Delivery Office |
| SS4 3 | Rochford Delivery Office |
| SS4 3 | Canewdelivery Officen Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | S | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| S | S | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SS4 postal code is ROCHFORD followed by Canewdon, and Stambridge.
The postcode area has a boundary with Thames Estuary.
The SS4 Postcode shares a border with SS2 (SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, Temple Farm Industrial Estate, Southend Airport) and SS5 (HOCKLEY, Hullbridge, Hawkwell).
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