POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SS4 1FF postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 13 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 05 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £122,500Based on 23 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 13 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 23 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
7 within 400mSS4 1FF links 7 transport stops within 400m and 14 within 800m. 5 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Roche Avenue (BCT) at about 221m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Rochford Rail Station at about 317m.
Local business
27 within 1200mSS4 1FF currently links 27 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 12 food and drink, 6 nightlife, 3 personal services. The closest mapped place is The Miley at about 293m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
430 online job adverts observedRochford local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 470 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SS4 1FF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
13 nearby school rows13 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SS4 1FF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 25SS4 1FF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 25 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 312, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 92 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£122,500
Strong sample. Based on 23 sales · Latest sale in data: 05 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SS4 1FF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (9), fast food (2), cafe (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (5), bar (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (2), beauty (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by butcher (1), convenience (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Miley
Pub at Union Lane, Rochford.
Grocery
Sainsbury's Local
Convenience at Rochford.
Food and drink
Stavros Kebab & Pizza
Restaurant at 75, West Street, Rochford.
Fuel
JET
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Skewer House
Restaurant at 64-66, West Street, Rochford.
Food and drink
West Dine
Restaurant at Rochford.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Canewdon Church of England Primary School
Primary option in SS4 3QA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Holt Farm Infant School
Primary option in SS4 1RS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Holt Farm Junior School
Primary option in SS4 1RS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SS4 1FF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SS4 1FF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SS4 1FF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SS4 1FF.
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Ask vetted agents
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