SS5 Postcode District
SS5 is the Postcode District for Hockley in Essex
The SS5 postcode district is located in the SS Southend-on-Sea postal area, SS5 has a population of 22,280 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 8.78 square miles (22.73 square kilometres or 5,616.77 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SS5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SS5 postcode district is Hockley, located in the county of Essex, England. Other significant settlements include Hawkwell and Hullbridge. The post town associated with this postcode district is Hockley.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SS5 4, covers Hockley and Hawkwell in Essex.
The sector SS5 5, covers Hockley in Essex.
The sector SS5 6, covers Hullbridge in Essex.
The sector SS5 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is HOCKLEY.
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 540 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh | 2.44 | SW |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 2.70 | NNW |
| Rochford | 3.15 | SE |
| Southend-on-Sea | 5.52 | SSE |
| Wickford | 5.52 | W |
| Canvey Island | 6.48 | SSW |
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 7.34 | E |
| Maldon | 8.51 | N |
| Southminster | 8.59 | ENE |
| Basildon | 8.88 | WSW |
| Billericay | 10.05 | W |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 10.40 | SW |
| Chelmsford | 11.58 | NW |
| Sheerness | 12.72 | SSE |
| Witham | 13.14 | N |
| Queenborough | 14.15 | SSE |
| Minster | 14.76 | SSE |
| Brentwood | 14.79 | W |
| Tilbury | 16.01 | SW |
| West Mersea | 16.10 | NE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 589
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOCKLEY | HOCKLEY | SS5 4 | 221 |
| Hullbridge | HOCKLEY | SS5 6 | 134 |
| HOCKLEY | HOCKLEY | SS5 5 | 133 |
| HOCKLEY | HOCKLEY | SS5 4 | 29 |
| Hawkwell | HOCKLEY | SS5 4 | 29 |
| Hawkwell | HOCKLEY | SS5 4 | 29 |
| HOCKLEY | HOCKLEY | SS5 6 | 10 |
| HOCKLEY | HOCKLEY | SS5 5 | 1 |
| HOCKLEY | HOCKLEY | SS5 6 | 1 |
| Hullbridge | HOCKLEY | SS5 6 | 1 |
| Hullbridge | HOCKLEY | SS5 6 | 1 |
Street list for SS5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MALYONS LANE | 77 |
| ELDON WAY | 75 |
| KENDAL CLOSE | 48 |
| ABBEY CLOSE | 48 |
| FERRY ROAD | 45 |
| HARRISON GARDENS | 39 |
| STATION ROAD | 35 |
| LOWLANDS ROAD | 33 |
| MAIN ROAD B1013 | 31 |
| BULLWOOD HALL LANE | 25 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 820 |
| Vehicle crime | 184 |
| Public order | 150 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 149 |
| Shoplifting | 123 |
| Other theft | 104 |
| Burglary | 70 |
| Other crime | 51 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Possession of weapons | 16 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPA ROAD | HOCKLEY | 34 | SS5 4PH | View map | |
| MAIN ROAD | HOCKLEY | 20 | SS5 4QS | View map | |
| FERRY ROAD | HOCKLEY | 17 | SS5 6ET | View map | |
| FERRY ROAD | HOCKLEY | HULLBRIDGE | 6 | SS5 6JH | View map |
| MAIN ROAD | HOCKLEY | HAWKWELL | 6 | SS5 4EG | View map |
Schools in the district
Westerings Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sunny Road , Hawkwell , Hockley
Postcode: SS5 4NZ
Headteacher: Mr Adam Stainsbury (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hockley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chevening Gardens , Hockley
Postcode: SS5 4UR
Headteacher: Mrs Melissa Heatherson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hockley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chevening Gardens , Hockley
Postcode: SS5 4UR
Headteacher: Mr David Jenkins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Plumberow Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hamilton Gardens , Hockley
Postcode: SS5 5BX
Headteacher: Mr Tom Bottrill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Greensward Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Greensward Lane , Hockley
Postcode: SS5 5HG
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Scarnell (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Riverside Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ferry Road , Hullbridge
Postcode: SS5 6ND
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hockley Dental Care | 45 SOUTHEND ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4PZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | White Hart Lane (dental Surgery) | 1 WHITE HART LANE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4DQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Hockley Dental Surgery | 2 WOODLANDS PARADE, MAIN ROAD, HOCKLEY, SS5 4QU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr B Singh | THE DOME CLINIC, DOME CARAVAN PARK,LOWER ROAD, HULLBRIDGE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 5LU | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01702 232157 |
| 2 | Conner & Partners | 175 FERRY ROAD, HULLBRIDGE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 6JH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01702 230555 |
| 3 | The Greensward Surgery | GREENSWARD LANE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 5HQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01702 202353 |
| 4 | Church View Surgery | THE JONES FAMILY PRACTICE, 55 SOUTHEND ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4PZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01702 202514 |
| 5 | Hawkwell Park Drive - Branch Surgery | 2 HAWKWELL PARK DRIVE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4HB | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C Percy Ltd | 212 MAIN ROAD, HAWKWELL, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4EG | PHARMACY | Call 01702 203867 |
| 2 | Elmswood Pharmacy | 53 SOUTHEND ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4PZ | PHARMACY | Call 01702 203244 |
| 3 | Hockley Pharmacy | 5-7 BROAD PARADE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 5DA | PHARMACY | Call 01702 203233 |
| 4 | Ferry Pharmacy | 167 FERRY ROAD, HULLBRIDGE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 6JH | PHARMACY | Call 01702 230303 |
| 5 | Chemicrest Pharmacy | 39-41 SPA ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4AZ | PHARMACY | Call 01702 203674 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perfect Vision | 100 FERRY ROAD, HULLBRIDGE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 6EX | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Karen Castle Opticians (hockley) | 20 SPA ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4PH | 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 | £609,253 | 149 | £591,669 | 142 | £572,677 | 117 | £647,786 | 190 |
| Semi-detached | £398,092 | 152 | £394,263 | 188 | £410,013 | 170 | £411,982 | 228 |
| Terraced | £355,477 | 25 | £357,555 | 18 | £347,500 | 21 | £382,533 | 30 |
| Flats | £227,882 | 17 | £238,221 | 34 | £243,646 | 24 | £252,161 | 14 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Hockley
CRS Code: HOC
Operator: LE
Line: Shenfield to Southend Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.17
Average Driving Distance: 17.92
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 543
M25 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.23
Average Driving Distance: 21.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 471
M25 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.89
Average Driving Distance: 20.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 543
M2 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 41.02
Average Driving Distance: 35.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 543
M2 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 43.01
Average Driving Distance: 37.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 432
M2 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 51.89
Average Driving Distance: 45.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 68
M2 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 56.74
Average Driving Distance: 51.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 4
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SS5 4 | Hockley (ss) Delivery Office |
| SS5 5 | Hockley (ss) Delivery Office |
| SS5 6 | Hockley (ss) Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | S | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| S | S | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SS5 postal code is HOCKLEY followed by Hullbridge, and Hawkwell.
The postcode area has a boundary with Thames Estuary.
The SS5 Postcode shares a border with SS11 (WICKFORD, Runwell, Battlesbridge), SS6 (RAYLEIGH), SS9 (LEIGH-ON-SEA) and SS4 (ROCHFORD, Canewdon, Stambridge).
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