Area Information for Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS

Foundary Business Park in Hockley is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Hockley ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This page combines information for the address Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SS5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Rochford
Ward Hockley
Constituency Rayleigh and Wickford * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Hockley and Hullbridge), and the Essex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS:

Spa Road, Hockley, SS5 4AT
Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4BQ
Eldon Way Industrial Estate, Eldon Way, Hockley, SS5 4AD
Eldon Way, Hockley, SS5 4AB
Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4BG
Spa Road, Hockley, SS5 4AR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SS5 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 11
Semi-Detached 35
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 82
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 130
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 53% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 24
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 62
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 19
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 131

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 84
Two People 30
Three People 11
Four People 4
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 130

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 86
Family Household 42
Other Household 4
Total 132

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 28
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 43
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 130

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Hockley ward however contains significantly more women than average (59%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 81
Female 117
Total 198

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around SS5 4HS has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 50% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 4
5-9 7
10-14 2
15-19 3
20-24 6
25-29 14
30-34 4
35-39 5
40-44 1
45-49 10
50-54 4
55-59 20
60-64 17
65-69 13
70-74 24
75-79 22
80-84 15
85+ 25
Total 196

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SS5 4HS the number widowed residents is high - 20% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 37
Married 64
Separated 8
Divorced 34
Widowed 40
Total 183

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Hockley ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (61%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 54
Good 67
Fair 44
Bad 23
Very Bad 11
Total 199

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Foundary Business Park and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 40% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 23
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 24
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 21
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
No GCSEs or Equivalent 74
Other 8
Total 184

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 98% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 194
Indian 4
Total 198

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 184
European Union 5
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 198

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 184
10+ Years 13
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 198

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SS5 4HS.

Passport(s) Held
None 40
United Kingdom 154
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 71
Christian 112
Buddhist 1
Hindu 3
Jewish 1
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 7
Total 198

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Hockley ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 56% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 39
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 8
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 9
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 2
Retired 103
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 1
Total 183

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 6
Professional Occupations 8
Associate Professional Occupations 8
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 5
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 1
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 3
Total 58

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 14
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 21
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 20
Semi-Routine Occupation 29
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 41
Full-time Student 2
Total 183

Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS is within the Hockley and Hullbridge policing neighbourhood, under the Essex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Foundary Business Park
Neighbourhood Team Address Hockley and Hullbridge
Force Website: https://www.essex.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to SS5 4HS. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SS5 4HS.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS. The nearest railway station is Hockley, approximately 140 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hockley 140 yards
Rochford 2.5 miles
Rayleigh 2.6 miles
Southend Airport 3.1 miles
North Fambridge 3.3 miles
South Woodham Ferrers 3.9 miles
Battlesbridge 4.2 miles
Prittlewell 4.3 miles
Leigh-on-Sea 4.4 miles
Chalkwell 4.5 miles
Westcliff 4.8 miles
Southend Victoria 4.9 miles
Althorne (Essex) 5.1 miles
Southend Central 5.2 miles
Southend East 5.5 miles
Benfleet 5.8 miles
Wickford 6 miles
Thorpe Bay 6.4 miles
Burnham-on-Crouch 7.1 miles
Pitsea 7.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS. The nearest is Plumberow Primary Academy, approximately 810 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS. The nearest is Greensward Academy, approximately 740 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Greensward Academy 740 yards February 2018
    
The King Edmund School 1.9 miles January 2024
    
The FitzWimarc School 2.1 miles October 2022
    
The Sweyne Park School 2.6 miles February 2023
    
The Eastwood Academy 2.8 miles December 2018
    
William de Ferrers School 3.3 miles September 2024
St Thomas More High School 3.4 miles April 2018
    
The Deanes 3.5 miles September 2023
    
Westcliff High School for Girls 3.6 miles February 2024
    
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy 3.6 miles November 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS. The nearest is Church View Surgery, approximately 390 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS. The nearest is Hockley Dental Care, approximately 390 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hockley Dental Care 390 yards
Mr Schnel 640 yards
Mr Lee & Associate 2.2 miles
Oak Dental Rochford 2.6 miles
Inspire Dental Eastwood Ltd 2.6 miles
Bupa Dental Care, Rayleigh 2.8 miles
Brickfields Dental Care 3.2 miles
Mr Fayaaz Kassam 3.3 miles
Heralds Way Dental Surgery 3.3 miles
Papineni 3.5 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest hospitals to Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS. The nearest is Southend Hospital, approximately 3.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Southend Hospital 3.7 miles
The Chartwell Hospital 3.9 miles
Southend Private Hospital 4.1 miles
Spire Wellesley Hospital 4.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Foundary Business Park, Station Approach, Hockley, SS5 4HS. The nearest is Castle Opticians, approximately 270 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SS5 4HS

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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