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Hawkwell West

About

Hawkwell West is a residential ward situated on the western edge of the town of Rochford in Essex. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more recent suburban housing developments, with a number of local shops and services clustered along its main routes. The ward is bordered by open farmland to the west, providing a distinct rural edge. Residential streets are generally quiet, with several small parks and green spaces distributed throughout the neighbourhood.

A central feature is the large playing field and recreation ground off Folly Lane, which serves as a focal point for local sports and community events. The area is served by primary schools and has good road links to the larger retail centres of Rayleigh and Southend-on-Sea. The terrain is largely flat, typical of this part of the county, with the land gently sloping towards the Crouch estuary to the north.

Area overview

On average Hawkwell West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hawkwell West is £64,386 per year. There are 1 schools in Hawkwell West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hawkwell West is home to around 6,518 people, with a population density of about 1,461.9 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hawkwell West Population

6,518

Population density

1,461.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.09(-29%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.45(-61%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.53(-45%)

Other theft

3.07(-45%)

Public order

3.07(-41%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

6,163

94.55%

Other White

1.1%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.78%

Indian

0.43%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.41%

Total population: 6,518

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,215

22.66%

Level 3 (A level)

1,029

19.19%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,005

18.75%

No qualifications

879

16.4%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

709

13.23%

Total 16+ residents: 5,361

Housing

Owns outright

1,281

50%

Owns with a mortgage

1,027

40.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

130

5.07%

Other social rented

2.69%

Other forms of private rent

1.25%

Total households: 2,562

Property prices in Hawkwell West

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £412,000 in Hawkwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hawkwell West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£615,000	£376,500	£482,500	£676,250	£814,500
Flats	1	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000
Semi-Detached	35	£380,000	£332,000	£353,500	£406,250	£473,500
Terraced	9	£335,000	£308,200	£330,000	£437,000	£447,000

10 years median price trend in Hawkwell West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Hawkwell West

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