← SS22 area guide Side by side

SS22 or SS4?

Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.

The short version
SS22
Southend-on-Sea
SS4
Rochford
Median home sale nearby
Average sold price
Area price growth (YoY) +3.7% (Southend-on-Sea) +6.2% (Rochford)
Dwelling type Detached house
Floor area 401 m²
Built Before 1900
Energy rating E
Heating cost (EPC est.) £4074/yr
Flood zone Zone 2 (medium probability) Zone 1 (low probability)
Crime nearby 443 recorded
Deprivation decile 9 of 10 1 of 10

Common questions

Is SS22 or SS4 the more affluent area?

On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, SS22 sits in decile 9 of 10 and SS4 in decile 1, where 10 is the least deprived.

Should I buy in SS22 or SS4?

That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.

A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.