Kensington Way, Hockley
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS5 4UH.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Kensington Way, Hockley has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 Dec 2016. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £310,000.
House prices on Kensington Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Kensington Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SS5 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1 | £310,000 | 9 Dec 2016 |
Sold prices on Kensington Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Kensington Way SS5 4UH | 9 Dec 2016 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Kensington Way
Crime
41 crimes were reported within about a mile of Kensington Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Kensington Way is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Roach, Prittle Brook and Eastwood Brook Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Kensington Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Hockley 331 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Lift Westerings 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lift Plumberow 633 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lift Greensward 1,605 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Grove Wood Primary School 630 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Edward Francis Primary School 423 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Down Hall Primary School 272 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| The FitzWimarc School 1,770 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hockley station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Rayleigh station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Rochford station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- SEETEC (opp, Main Rd) 1 min walk
- SEETEC (o/s, Main Rd) 1 min walk
- The Bull (o/s, Main Rd) 2 min walk
- The Bull (opp, Main Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Church View Surgery
The Jones Family Practice, 55 Southend Road, Hockley · 0.4 mi - The Greensward Surgery
Greensward Lane, Hockley · 1.0 mi - Ashingdon Medical Centre
57 Lascelles Gardens, Ashingdon, Rochford · 1.9 mi - Downhall Park Surgery
49 Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hockley · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hawkwell · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hullbridge - Ferry Road · 1.8 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Rayleigh Eastwood Road Local · 2.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Patient Choice Ltd · 0.2 mi
- Chemicrest Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Elmswood Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Hockley Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Hockley Dental Care · 0.4 mi
- White Hart Lane (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 864 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,316 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Rochford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Kensington Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 95.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.4% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 40.5% | 44.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96% |
| Born outside the UK | 4% | 4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.4% | 22.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.6% | 18.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17% | 17.5% |
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 19.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.5% | 48.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 35% | 38.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35% | 33% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 24.8% | 15.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.3% | 13% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Rochford.
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