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About

Hockley and Ashingdon is a largely residential ward situated in the Rochford District. The area encompasses the main village of Hockley, with its central shopping parade, and the smaller, more rural settlement of Ashingdon on the ridge to the east. Residential development here is primarily composed of post-war housing estates and some older properties, creating a settled community atmosphere. The landscape is characterised by a mix of suburban streets and pockets of open farmland.

A notable local landmark is the Church of St. Andrew in Ashingdon, which stands on the site of the historic Battle of Assandun. The ward contains several green spaces, including the popular Hockley Woods, one of the largest remaining areas of ancient woodland in Essex. The area is well-connected by the main railway line from Hockley station into London Liverpool Street, supporting its commuter population.

Area overview

On average Hockley and Ashingdon has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hockley and Ashingdon is £65,372 per year. The median sale price in Hockley and Ashingdon is £442,000 (around £425 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £375,000 and £550,000. There are 3 schools in Hockley and Ashingdon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hockley and Ashingdon is home to around 6,250 people, with a population density of about 539.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hockley and Ashingdon Population
6,250
Population density
539.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.04(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.52(-45%)
Other theft
3.2(-41%)
Vehicle crime
2.72(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.76(-85%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,955
95.28%
Other White
85
1.36%
Irish
38
0.61%
Other Asian
30
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.46%
Total population: 6,250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,185
22.44%
No qualifications
995
18.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
955
18.08%
Level 3 (A level)
949
17.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
727
13.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,286
50.85%
Owns with a mortgage
992
39.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
152
6.01%
Other social rented
46
1.82%
Other forms of private rent
32
1.27%
Total households: 2,529

Property prices in Hockley and Ashingdon

Median price: £442,000
Price per sq ft: £425
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £375K – £550K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £442,000 (about £425 per square foot) in Hockley and Ashingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,315,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hockley and Ashingdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£567,500£432
Semi-Detached44£405,000£425
Terraced3£320,000£378
Flats2£272,500£378

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hockley and Ashingdon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley and Ashingdon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£415,000£325,000£335,000
2017£471,250£320,000£337,500
2018£450,000£322,500£317,500
2019£495,000£325,000£315,000
2020£521,500£350,000£334,800
2021£542,500£360,000£310,000
2022£587,000£387,500£399,998
2023£525,000£380,000£387,000
2024£550,000£385,500£405,000
2025£554,389£416,500£320,000
2026£610,000£380,000£367,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley and Ashingdon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hockley and Ashingdon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£311£354£297
2017£362£342£307
2018£376£353£314
2019£329£356£311
2020£345£333£328
2021£393£390£384
2022£449£437£374
2023£409£436£415
2024£381£379£368
2025£416£416£323
2026£432£470£418
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hockley and Ashingdon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hockley and Ashingdon in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochford district.

Band A£1,576
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,101
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,889
Band F£3,414
Band G£3,939
Band H£4,727

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hockley and Ashingdon ward.

Local councillors

Carl Christian Turner

Hockley & Ashingdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Hockley and Ashingdon

Is Hockley and Ashingdon safe?

Hockley and Ashingdon records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hockley and Ashingdon?

The median sale price in Hockley and Ashingdon is £442,000 (about £425 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hockley and Ashingdon?

Hockley and Ashingdon has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Hockley and Ashingdon?

Hockley and Ashingdon scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hockley and Ashingdon sits around rank 28,161 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hockley and Ashingdon?

The average household income in Hockley and Ashingdon is around £65,372 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hockley and Ashingdon?

Hockley and Ashingdon is represented by 1 elected councillor: Carl Christian Turner (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Hockley and Ashingdon

SS55BG

Cherry Close

SS55HY

Tonbridge Road

SS43LN

Ashingdon Road

SS43ET

Ashingdon Road

SS55DQ

Willow Walk

SS55HE

Graham Close

SS55BT

Hamilton Gardens

SS43LS

Fambridge Road

SS43JJ

Canewdon Road

SS43HZ

Ashingdon Road

SS43DQ

Golden Cross Road

SS43BF

Pemberton Field

SS55HG

Greensward Lane

SS55HP

Leamington Road

SS55BH

Walnut Court

SS55NP

Plumberow Avenue

SS55BX

Hamilton Gardens

SS55HJ

Cheltenham Road

SS55LG

Lower Road

SS55LE

Lower Road

SS43JL

Canewdon Road

SS55EA

Westbourne Close

SS55EE

Southbourne Grove

SS55HD

Greensward Lane

SS55ED

Foxfield Close

SS55BZ

Cornhill Avenue

SS55JR

Ashingdon Road

SS43AN

Victory Lane

SS55HR

Greensward Lane

SS55JA

Malvern Road

SS55PQ

Ashway

SS55BA

Orchard Avenue

SS55EL

Broad Way

SS55EN

Broadlands Avenue

SS55DF

Broad Walk

SS55HA

Greensward Lane

SS55PH

Russet Way

SS55LA

Wellington Road

SS55DE

Broad Close

SS55HX

Harrogate Drive

SS43BT

Ashingdon Road

SS55AX

Blenheim Close

SS55JS

Ashingdon Road

SS55HF

Greensward Lane

SS55JT

New Hall Road

SS55DX

Southview Road

SS55PG

Branksome Avenue

SS55EP

Broadlands Avenue

SS55HT

Harrogate Road

SS43DX

Canewdon View Road

SS43DT

Canewdon View Road

SS55DG

Broad Walk

SS43JF

Ashingdon Road

SS55JN

Greensward Lane

SS55DS

Broadlands Road

SS55BE

Orchard Avenue

SS55PF

Branksome Avenue

SS55BD

Orchard Close

SS43DJ

Becket Close

SS43LY

Fambridge Road

SS55NR

Beckney Avenue

SS43DU

Canewdon View Road

SS43DP

Brays Lane

SS55JH

Greensward Lane

SS43HY

Church Road

SS55NW

Lower Road

SS55LD

Lower Road

SS43JX

Radnor Road

SS43JE

The Chase

SS43RR

Hyde Wood Lane

SS43DZ

Ashingdon Road

SS43HA

Moons Close

SS55JW

Trinity Wood Road

SS55PA

Etheldore Avenue

SS43JP

Ellesmere Road

SS43EL

Golden Cross Mews

SS43EW

Ashingdon Road

SS55DT

Broadlands Road

SS55EF

Southview Road

SS43DG

Golden Cross Road

SS43LD

Fambridge Road

SS43JU

Arundel Road

SS55HS

Greensward Lane

SS43DL

Golden Cross Road

SS43DW

Brays Lane

SS43EA

Nansen Avenue

SS43DY

Ashingdon Road

SS55HL

Tonbridge Road

SS55LQ

Lower Road

SS43EJ

Nelson Road

SS43ES

Assandune Close

SS43DH

Golden Cross Road

SS55HN

Hampstead Gardens

SS43DA

Ashingdon Road

SS55EQ

Chestnut Close

SS43FQ

Marry Court

SS55JP

Greensward Lane

SS55JY

Cavendish Road

SS55NT

Plumberow Avenue

SS43JW

Canewdon Road