Pintail drive Rochford
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32201549.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £487,500 across 8 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, B: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Rochford costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rochford, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Practice Leecon Way, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | £487,500 | £350,000 | £570,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2024 | 7 SS4 1YW | Semi-detached | £350,000 | New build. |
| 30 Oct 2024 | 5 SS4 1YW | Semi-detached | £360,000 | New build. |
| 28 Oct 2024 | 4 SS4 1YW | Detached | £570,000 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 3 SS4 1YW | Detached | £550,000 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 6 SS4 1YW | Detached | £535,000 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 8 SS4 1YW | Semi-detached | £410,000 | New build. |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 1 SS4 1YW | Detached | £525,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2024 | 2 SS4 1YW | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Maisonette, semi-detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2023 (4); 2024 (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Rochford in 2026-27: Band D £2,363 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,576 | £1,838 | £2,101 | £2,363 | £2,889 | £3,414 | £3,939 | £4,727 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (50% of about 1,490 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 68-72 West Street Rochford: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS4 1YW | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| SS4 1QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS4 1QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS4 1YW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rochford 671,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Southend Airport 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Hockley 818,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holt Farm School Rochford | 200 m |
| Ferry terminal | Wallasea Island Ferry Landing Canewdon | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 45.9 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Practice Leecon Way | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Golden Cross Pharmacy | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Street (Dental Surgery) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Rochford Community Hospital | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Rochford - Golden Cross Parade Cashzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,140 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2,950 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Purpose Built Barn With Horse Engine Approximately 60 Metres South West of Doggetts Farmhouse and Attached to Barn Quode Vide 6/196, a listed building (Grade II*), 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose Built Barn With Horse Engine Approximately 60 Metres South West of Doggetts Farmhouse and Attached to Barn Quode Vide 6/196 | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Rochford Hall (uninhabited portions) | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Wood Sloppy | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Fleethall Creek | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Hyde Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Potash Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rochford: see them on the Rochford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Farm Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Holt Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 240 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 310 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waterman Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The King Edmund School | Secondary | 11–19 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rochford Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Farm County School SS4 1RS | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Londis/Starthill Service Station SS4 1RF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| St Teresa's Pre-school SS4 1RF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2016 |
| The Wellspring SS4 1RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Wishing Well Day Nursery SS4 1QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Waterman Primary School SS4 1QF | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Cafe 206 SS4 1TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Jacko's SS4 1RD | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Mr Sandwich Ltd SS4 1RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Tooth And Claw SS4 1RD | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ormonde Avenue (45).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sanderling Gardens · Grebe Drive · Dunlin Mews · Plover Court · Rochford Garden Way · Avocet Grove · Bittern Lane · Curlew Mews · Bramhall Close · Swanley Drive · Ashingdon Road · Ormonde Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.