Living in SS4, Rochford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS4 in Rochford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Rochford: £415,574, up 6.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SS4
54 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £390,000 and a range from £153,000 to £625,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 DOGGETTS CLOSE, SS4 1ED | semi-detached | £332,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 29 THE DRIVE, SS4 1QE | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-04-13 |
| 9 TYLNEY AVENUE, SS4 1QP | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 19 STILWELLS, SS4 1EE | detached | £460,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 85 THE DRIVE, SS4 1QQ | semi-detached | £330,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| 62 OXFORD ROAD, SS4 1TE | semi-detached | £355,000 | 2026-03-18 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
14 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 3.0 mi |
| The King Edmund School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Holt Farm Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Stambridge Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Lift Ashingdon | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
10 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.9% |
| Skilled trades | 13.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
79 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Rochford's figures.
Common questions about SS4
What is the average house price in SS4?
The average sold price in Rochford is £415,574 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SS4?
Prices in Rochford are up 6.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS4?
The median of 54 recorded sales around central SS4 in the last 2 years is £390,000, ranging from £153,000 to £625,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS4?
14 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS4, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS4?
79 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS4 at risk of flooding?
Central SS4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SS4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 82% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £390,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 79 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS4 safe?
79 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SS4 or SS22, SS4 or SS5, SS4 or SS2.
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