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Hockley and Ashingdon

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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. 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. 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

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £442,000 in Hockley and Ashingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,315,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hockley and Ashingdon in the 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 Hockley and Ashingdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£241,500
Semi-Detached43£400,000
Detached30£595,000

10 years median price trend in Hockley and Ashingdon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley and Ashingdon.

All postcodes in Hockley and Ashingdon

SS55HZ

Malvern Road

SS43JR

Lyndhurst Road

SS55PJ

Russet Way

SS55LN

Lower Road

SS55DD

Broad Walk

SS55PB

Wood Lane

SS43LT

Fambridge Road

SS43HN

Highcliff Crescent

SS55AY

Appleyard Avenue

SS55DZ

Mapleleaf Close

SS55BB

Peach Avenue

SS43HF

Ashingdon Road

SS55BN

Selbourne Road

SS43JT

Ulverston Road

SS55JU

Lower Road

SS55JX

New Park Road

SS43ER

Newton Hall Gardens

SS43LZ

St Thomas Road

SS55DY

Southview Road

SS55AU

Plumberow Mount Avenue

SS55BP

Rosslyn Close

SS43JS

Ethelbert Road

SS55BU

Hamilton Gardens

SS55HH

Leamington Road

SS55BW

Rosslyn Road

SS55DU

Broadlands Road

SS55HU

Pulpits Close

SS55EJ

Chestnut Close

SS55BY

Cornhill Avenue

SS55NU

Wood Avenue

SS55DA

Broad Parade

SS43EP

Newton Hall Gardens

SS55EG

Beaches Close

SS55EB

Southbourne Grove

SS55AR

Oak Walk

SS55EW

Broadlands Avenue

SS43EB

Ashingdon Road

SS43HW

Arnolds Way

SS55DH

Willow Close

SS55LF

Granville Road

SS55LH

Lower Road

SS55PL

Plumberow Avenue

SS55JL

Crouch View Crescent

SS55NL

Lower Road

SS55NZ

Plumberow Avenue

SS55DJ

Brinkworth Close

SS55LB

Clarendon Road

SS43LW

Fambridge Road

SS55HQ

Greensward Lane

SS55DB

Seddons Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.