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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, 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