Hockley and Hawkwell · SS5

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Covering Hockley, including Downhall and Rawreth, Hawkwell West, Hockley and Ashingdon. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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SS5 (Hockley) in a nutshell

SS5 covers Hockley, in Rochford. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SS5

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Rochford council area

SS5 is in Rochford's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SS5 stretches across Downhall and Rawreth, Hawkwell West, Hockley and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SS5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Lots of detached homes

Hockley and Hawkwell has plenty of detached houses. More outside walls means insulation counts for a lot on your rating, so dig out any loft or cavity paperwork.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Hockley and Hawkwell: 40.8% detached
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SS5 cover?

SS5 (Hockley) includes the wards of Downhall and Rawreth, Hawkwell West, Hockley, Hockley and Ashingdon, Hullbridge, Roche South, Trinity (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SS5?

Neighbouring districts include SS9 (Eastwood), SS6 (Rayleigh), SS4 (Rochford), SS0 (Southend-on-Sea) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SS5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SS5?

About 8,815 households and 21,851 residents at the 2011 Census, across 545 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SS5 in?

SS5 sits in Rochford (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Rayleigh and Wickford, Southend East and Rochford.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SS5 1
Areas covered
Hockley 2
Active postcodes
545 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
8,815 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
21,851 2
Electoral wards
Downhall and Rawreth, Hawkwell West, Hockley, Hockley and Ashingdon, Hullbridge, Roche South, Trinity 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Rayleigh and Wickford, Southend East and Rochford 4
Local authority
Rochford 4
Households privately renting (Hockley and Hawkwell built-up area)
8.5% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.