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 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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SS22
Southend-on-Sea
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SS4
Rochford
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|---|---|---|
| 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.