Rydal Close Hullbridge, Rochford
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS5), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32200772.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2).
- 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 South Woodham Ferrers, about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 370 m away, and Marsh Farm Country Park (176 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Conner & Partners, about 110 m away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 1,020 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)
- Site at 2 Tower Road Writtle Chelmsford, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 190 Lower Road Hullbridge SS5 6BD: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS5 6LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SS5 6LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS5 6LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS5 6LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Woodham Ferrers 318,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Battlesbridge 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Hockley 818,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ambleside Gardens Hullbridge | 130 m |
| Ferry terminal | Wallasea Island Ferry Landing Canewdon | 12.6 km (7.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Rayleigh Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 38.9 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Conner & Partners | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ferry Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | Unit 21 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Runwell Hospital | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Rayleigh Police Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hullbridge - Ferry Road Cashzone | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Marsh Farm Country Park 176 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,660 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 180 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval saltern adjacent to Hawbush Creek, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval saltern adjacent to Hawbush Creek | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Short Reach | Tidal water | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Long Reach | Tidal water | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Spitty's Reach | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Pat's Rill | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Blounts Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Bushy Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Collingwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Pharmacy SS5 6JH | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| Alexanders SS5 6ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Golden Crust Bakery SS5 6ET | Retailers - other | 260 m | Unknown | 1 Aug 2025 |
| One Stop SS5 6ET | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Gold Lion SS5 6ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Aug 2026 |
| China City SS5 6NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| CHINA CITY SS5 6NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nanny Cha Cha's Coffee Shop SS5 6ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Anchor Inn SS5 6ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Jays Stores SS5 6NA | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Smugglers Den Bar \& Grill SS5 6NA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Simla Tandori SS5 6NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Hullbridge King SS5 6NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| The Co-op SS5 6ET | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Riverview Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ferry Road (13); On or near Ambleside Gardens (5); On or near Rydal Close (4); On or near Wallace Close (3); On or near The Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Keswick Avenue · Windermere Avenue · Mayfield Avenue · Ambleside Gardens · Grasmere Avenue · The Walk · The Drive · Harrison Gardens · Wallace Close · Elm Grove · Birchdale · Riverview Walk
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.