Rochford (SS4) in Essex experienced modest residential price appreciation of 2.0% annually over five years, whilst rental growth outpaced this at 4.2% per annum. The district's trajectory score of 50.4 places it at the 52nd percentile nationally, indicating average market performance. Population expansion remained limited at 1.0% over the five-year period. The area is classified in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation characteristics at present. For investors and buyers, these metrics indicate a market with rental yield potential exceeding capital appreciation, alongside constrained population dynamics and moderate economic development indicators relative to national benchmarks.
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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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What's changing in Rochford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by risk.
Rochford (SS4) common questions
Is Rochford up and coming?
Rochford (SS4) has a trajectory score of 51/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 47% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Rochford safe?
Rochford has a safety score of 57/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Rochford?
The average property price in Rochford (SS4) is £407k 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 Rochford?
The median monthly rent in Rochford (SS4) is £1,260 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Rochford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Southend-On-Sea (SS1), Southend-On-Sea (SS2), Westcliff-On-Sea (SS0), Sheerness (ME12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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