SS5 (Hockley) in Essex has experienced modest capital appreciation at 2.0% annually over five years, whilst rental yields have grown at 4.2% over the same period. The district ranks at the 54th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.7/100, indicating average market performance. Population growth has been limited to 1.0% over five years, suggesting stable but unremarkable demographic expansion. The area is classified at a latent gentrification stage, indicating limited signs of neighbourhood transformation currently. These metrics present a mixed picture: rental growth outpacing capital growth may appeal to income-focused investors, though overall growth rates remain relatively constrained compared to stronger-performing districts.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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Hockley (SS5) common questions
Is Hockley up and coming?
Hockley (SS5) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 46% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Hockley safe?
Hockley has a safety score of 28/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Hockley?
The average property price in Hockley (SS5) is £387k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Hockley?
The median monthly rent in Hockley (SS5) is £1,260 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Hockley?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Halstead (CO9), Leigh-On-Sea (SS9), Bures (CO8), Wickford (SS11), Colchester (CO6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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