SS5 6BJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SS5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6BJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case SS which means Southend-on-Sea.
Postal District. In our case SS5.
Postal Sector. In our case SS5 6.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BJ.

The regional mail center for the post area SS is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the SS5 6BJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is HOCKLEY (SS) DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the SS5 6BJ postcode have the street address of Lower Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SS5 6BJ postcode is home to a bustling 61 residents!

It is situated within the post town of HOCKLEY within the old postal county of Essex.

SS5 6BJ is within the village of Hullbridge.

The SS5 6BJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in SS5 6BJ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.

Most properties in SS5 6BJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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SS5 6BJ: Points of Interest

Hullbridge Sports Association

Hullbridge Sports Association is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Hullbridge Sports Club, Lower Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, SS5 6BJ.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for SS5 6BJ

Latitude	51.6169582173
Longitude	0.619666444347

Ordnance Survey Maps for SS5 6BJ

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 175 Southend-on-Sea & Basildon	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 168 Colchester	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 178 Thames Estuary	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey

Weather Forecast for SS5 6BJ

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
21:00 to 00:00		Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	2.00%	SW 11 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	1.00%	SW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	SW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	1.00%	SW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	3.00%	SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	6.00%	S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	8.00%	S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	7.00%	S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	S 7 mph

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	18.00%	SSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	37.00%	S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	38.00%	SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	19.00%	S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	52.00%	SSE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	WSW 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SS5 6BJ Postcode?

Download Speeds For SS5 6BJ

Average Mbps	50.400
Median Mbps	55.700
Maximum Mbps	78.120

SS5 6BJ has an average download speed of 50.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,535 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

27% of postcodes (316,014) have slower broadband speeds.

73% of postcodes (867,092) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For SS5 6BJ

Average Mbps	11.800
Median Mbps	12.100
Maximum Mbps	20.000

SS5 6BJ has an average upload speed of 11.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

9,339 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

35% of postcodes (414,480) have slower upload speeds.

64% of postcodes (760,822) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of SS5 6BJ Postcode

England Primary Schools

Riverside Primary School

Address: Riverside Primary School, Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6ND

Distance: 0.78 miles

School Website

Contact: 01702230911

Down Hall Primary School

Address: Down Hall Primary School, Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9LW

Distance: 1.41 miles

School Website

Contact: 01268780018

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near SS5 6BJ

HOCKLEY DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 2 WOODLANDS PARADE, MAIN ROAD, HOCKLEY, SS5 4QU

Distance: 1.83 miles

Contact: :

SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS CLINIC

Address: MERCHANT STREET, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5BF

Distance: 1.88 miles

Contact: :

BRICKFIELDS DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 10 BRICKFIELDS ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5XB

Distance: 1.89 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 2 HERALDS WAY, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5TQ

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: :

HOCKLEY DENTAL CARE

Address: 45 SOUTHEND ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4PZ

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 119 HULLBRIDGE ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5LL

Distance: 1.95 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near SS5 6BJ

FERRY PHARMACY

Address: 167 FERRY ROAD, HULLBRIDGE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 6JH

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: tel: 01702 230303

HAMBRO PHARMACY

Address: 53A HULLBRIDGE ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 9NL

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01268 781623

CHEMICREST PHARMACY

Address: 39-41 SPA ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4AZ

Distance: 1.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01702 203674

GOVANI CHEMISTS

Address: 14 QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 SQUARE, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5TD

Distance: 1.88 miles

Contact: tel: 01245 321910

ROWLANDS PHARMACY

Address: 6 BRICKFIELDS ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5XB

Distance: 1.89 miles

Contact: tel: 01245 325277

GRANGE PHARMACY

Address: 113 LONDON ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 9AX

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01502 534210

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near SS5 6BJ

PERFECT VISION

Address: 100 FERRY ROAD, HULLBRIDGE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 6EX

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: :

4184 SOUTH WOODHAM FERRES

Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1-10 QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 SQUARE, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5SY

Distance: 1.84 miles

Contact: :

PREMIER VISION (SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS)

Address: 21 QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 SQUARE, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5TD

Distance: 1.88 miles

Contact: :

KAREN CASTLE OPTICIANS (HOCKLEY)

Address: 20 SPA ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4PH

Distance: 1.88 miles

Contact: :

OBSERVATORY SWF LTD (SOUTH WOODHAM)

Address: 20 HERALDS WAY, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5TQ

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: :

DUFFIELD & DUFFIELD - BARON ROAD

Address: 40 BARON ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM3 5XQ

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near SS5 6BJ

CONNER & PARTNERS

Address: 175 FERRY ROAD, HULLBRIDGE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 6JH

Distance: 0.57 miles

Contact: tel: 01702 230555

DOWNHALL PARK SURGERY

Address: 49 RAWRETH LANE, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 9QD

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01268 780408

DR B SINGH

Address: THE DOME CLINIC, DOME CARAVAN PARK,LOWER ROAD, HULLBRIDGE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 5LU

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01702 232157

ANSON CLOSE SURGERY

Address: 3 ANSON CLOSE, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, ESSEX, CM3 5YJ

Distance: 1.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01245 328040

WILLIAM HARVEY SURGERY

Address: 83 LONDON ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 9HR

Distance: 1.88 miles

Contact: tel: 01268 784003

CHURCH VIEW SURGERY

Address: THE JONES FAMILY PRACTICE, 55 SOUTHEND ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4PZ

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01702 202514

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Transport Links near SS5 6BJ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: SS5 6BJ

Rayleigh
Rayleigh station, Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ
Distance: 2.72 miles
Driving Time: 5.32 minutes
Battlesbridge
Battlesbridge station, Hawkhill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG
Distance: 2.78 miles
Driving Time: 4.39 minutes
Hockley
Hockley station, Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BG
Distance: 2.95 miles
Driving Time: 5.76 minutes
South Woodham Ferrers
South Woodham Ferrers station, Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5NQ
Distance: 6.42 miles
Driving Time: 9.50 minutes
North Fambridge
North Fambridge station, Station Road, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6NP
Distance: 10.33 miles
Driving Time: 13.45 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near SS5 6BJ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near SS5 6BJ

M25 J29

Distance: 17.17 miles

Driving Time: 20.71 minutes

M25 J28

Distance: 19.99 miles

Driving Time: 23.43 minutes

M25 J30

Distance: 20.57 miles

Driving Time: 22.13 minutes

M2 J1

Distance: 35.25 miles

Driving Time: 37.56 minutes

M2 J2

Distance: 36.57 miles

Driving Time: 38.86 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the SS5 6BJ Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford Co Const
Member or Parliament	Mr Mark Francois
Contact Details	Contact Mr Mark Francois
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the SS5 6BJ Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Rochford District Council and the County Council is Essex County Council.

Essex County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Rochford District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Rochford District at the following link Rochford District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Rochford District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Rochford District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SS5 6BJ Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Essex County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Essex Library Service

House Sales in SS5 6BJ

Yearly House Sales for SS5 6BJ
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£324,000	£324,000	£324,000	1
2014	£249,995	£249,995	£249,995	1
2015	£316,000	£316,000	£316,000	1
2017	£393,000	£405,000	£399,000	2
2019	£387,000	£387,000	£387,000	1
2020	£470,000	£438,000	£450,500	4

Postcodes near the SS5 6BJ Postcode

SS5 6BQ Burnham Road SS5 6BG Burnham Road SS5 6BB Coventry Close SS5 6BP Crouch Avenue SS5 6BN Hilltop Avenue SS5 6BL Hilltop Avenue SS5 6BD Lower Road SS5 6BH Lower Road SS5 6DA Lower Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the SS5 6BJ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near SS5 6BJ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Asda, Rawreth Lane, RAYLEIGH, SS6 9RN	2.06 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to Asda
Asda, Chandlers Way, South Woodham Ferrers, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5TB	3.02 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to Asda
Iceland, High Street, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7QA	3.76 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to Iceland
Sainsburys, Burnham Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5QP	4.14 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to Sainsburys
Sainsburys, Stadium Way, BENFLEET, SS7 3UB	4.85 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the SS5 6BJ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near SS5 6BJ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
205 High Street, Southend-on-sea, SS1 1LL	6.63 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to 205 High Street
Basildon Eastgate Centre,, Basildon, SS14 1EB	7.57 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to Basildon Eastgate Centre,
Pipps Hill Retail Park, Basildon, SS14 3AF	7.89 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to Pipps Hill Retail Park
Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre., Chelmsford, CM2 6FD	10.06 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre.

Mcdonald's Restaurants near SS5 6BJ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Queen Elizabeth 11 Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5SY	1.84 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to McDonald's, Queen Elizabeth 11 Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5SY
McDonald's, Claydons Lane, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7UP	2.93 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to McDonald's, Claydons Lane, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7UP
McDonald's, High Street, Hadleigh, BENFLEET, SS7 2PB	4.42 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to McDonald's, High Street, Hadleigh, BENFLEET, SS7 2PB
McDonald's, Airport Business Park, Rochford Road, Southend Airport, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6FW	4.94 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to McDonald's, Airport Business Park, Rochford Road, Southend Airport, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6FW

KFC Restaurants near SS5 6BJ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Stephenson Road, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 5LY	3.60 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to KFC Leigh on Sea - Progress Road
KFC, Rochford Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, ROCHFORD, SS4 1GP	4.08 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to KFC Rochford - Cherry Orchard Way
KFC, London Road, BENFLEET, SS7 5SQ	4.49 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to KFC Tarpots - London Road
KFC, High Road, Pitsea, BASILDON, SS13 3AB	6.14 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to KFC Pitsea Retail Park
KFC, Mayflower Retail Park, Gardiners Link, BASILDON, SS14 3HZ	6.25 miles	Directions from SS5 6BJ to KFC Basildon - Mayflower Retail Park