POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SS4 1ZA postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity coverage for SS4 1ZA is still partial in the live postcode seam. 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.
Partial live coverage across the current postcode research seams | Sold prices through 12 Jun 2026
- Median sold price, last 5 years £397,500Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026
- Gigabit availability UnavailableNo matched broadband row
- 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 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026.
Broadband
Partial connectivity coverageNo current broadband summary row matched this postcode, so connectivity coverage is still partial in this postcode brief.
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
4 within 400mSS4 1ZA links 4 transport stops within 400m and 14 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Golden Cross Post Office (BCT) at about 184m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Rochford Rail Station at about 1,183m.
Local business
21 within 1200mSS4 1ZA currently links 21 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 8 food and drink, 4 nightlife, 3 personal services. The closest mapped place is Sapwoods DIY at about 171m. 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 1ZA in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
13 nearby school rows13 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SS4 1ZA. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 7SS4 1ZA has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 7 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 70, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 45 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£397,500
Strong sample. Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SS4 1ZA, 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
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (5), fast food (2), cafe (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3), 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.
Retail
Sapwoods DIY
Diy in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Cafe 206
Cafe in the current nearby-place seam.
Fuel
JET
Fuel Station in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
The White Horse
Bar at North Street, Rochford.
Nightlife
The Miley
Pub at Union Lane, Rochford.
Grocery
Sainsbury's Local
Convenience 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 1ZA 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.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SS4 1ZA.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SS4 1ZA 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 1ZA.
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Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering SS4 1ZA.
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