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Hockley North & West

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About

Hockley North & West is a primarily residential area characterised by suburban housing estates and quiet cul-de-sacs. The landscape is gently undulating, with older properties situated on higher ground and newer developments spreading across the lower slopes. Local amenities are centred around main roads, serving the daily needs of the community. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more commercial centre of Hockley village.

A significant feature is the presence of ancient woodland fragments, such as Potash Wood, which border the housing. These wooded areas are remnants of the historic Hockley Woods complex and provide green corridors. The terrain includes small valleys and streams that eventually feed into the River Roach. Rochford District Council manages several of these green spaces for public recreation and wildlife.

Area overview

On average Hockley North & West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 North & West is £69,250 per year. The median sale price in Hockley North & West is £450,000 (around £417 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £390,000 and £558,777. There are 3 schools in Hockley North & West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hockley North & West is home to around 7,507 people, with a population density of about 1,163.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hockley North & West Population
7,507
Population density
1,163.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.66(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.53(-60%)
Other theft
2.53(-54%)
Public order
2.26(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.13(-82%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,063
94.07%
Other White
109
1.45%
Irish
56
0.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
39
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.47%
Total population: 7,508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,551
24.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,139
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,129
18.07%
No qualifications
1,050
16.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
818
13.09%
Total 16+ residents: 6,248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,483
49.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,228
41.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
156
5.23%
Other social rented
56
1.88%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.37%
Total households: 2,985

Property prices in Hockley North & West

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £417
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £390K – £559K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £417 per square foot) in Hockley North & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 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 North & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£600,000£421
Semi-Detached55£415,000£425
Terraced2£379,000£334
Flats1£305,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hockley North & West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley North & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488,000£259,995£322,500£327,000
2017£467,500£258,000£339,000£322,500
2018£517,500£225,000£329,500£324,750
2019£515,250£278,750£350,000£360,000
2020£575,000£259,000£367,500£350,000
2021£587,500£259,500£369,000£357,500
2022£612,500£270,000£400,000£400,000
2023£572,500£265,250£397,500£425,000
2024£575,000£287,500£397,500£455,000
2025£612,500£235,000£410,000£438,000
2026£564,000£305,000£400,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley North & West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hockley North & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312£345£354£372
2017£349£398£363£352
2018£356£348£351£358
2019£347£315£348£340
2020£363£377£342£311
2021£375£352£393£408
2022£411£512£428£412
2023£388£343£436£494
2024£384£343£383£355
2025£409£390£425£345
2026£432—£470—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hockley North & West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hockley North & West 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.

Frequently asked questions about Hockley North & West

Is Hockley North & West safe?

Hockley North & West records about 22 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 North & West?

The median sale price in Hockley North & West is £450,000 (about £417 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hockley North & West?

Hockley North & West 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 North & West?

Hockley North & West scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hockley North & West sits around rank 31,273 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 North & West?

The average household income in Hockley North & West is around £69,250 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Hockley North & West

SS55AE

Mount Crescent

SS55HJ

Cheltenham Road

SS55EP

Broadlands Avenue

SS54UF

Sandringham Avenue

SS54SP

Silvertree Close

SS55AU

Plumberow Mount Avenue

SS55AS

The Acorns

SS55HF

Greensward Lane

SS54UU

Osborne Avenue

SS54DF

Highams Road

SS55DZ

Mapleleaf Close

SS55DD

Broad Walk

SS55AP

Brackendale Close

SS55NP

Plumberow Avenue

SS55BU

Hamilton Gardens

SS55AN

Merryfields Avenue

SS55BP

Rosslyn Close

SS54UJ

Osborne Avenue

SS55HH

Leamington Road

SS55HX

Harrogate Drive

SS55NU

Wood Avenue

SS54SY

High Road

SS55EE

Southbourne Grove

SS55NZ

Plumberow Avenue

SS54RW

Aldermans Hill

SS54FW

Folly Lane

SS55DQ

Willow Walk

SS55EN

Broadlands Avenue

SS55AA

Plumberow Avenue

SS55HT

Harrogate Road

SS54SS

Church Road

SS54SE

Folly Lane

SS54RG

Main Road

SS55AH

Marylands Avenue

SS56AF

Church Road

SS55AD

Mount Crescent

SS55LG

Lower Road

SS54UH

Kensington Way

SS55DA

Broad Parade

SS55BN

Selbourne Road

SS55BX

Hamilton Gardens

SS55PG

Branksome Avenue

SS55DG

Broad Walk

SS54ST

Fountain Lane

SS55DT

Broadlands Road

SS55AF

Mount Avenue

SS55HP

Leamington Road

SS56AB

Murrels Lane

SS54SU

Fountain Lane

SS54RN

Main Road

SS54RL

Main Road

SS55EQ

Chestnut Close

SS55HZ

Malvern Road

SS56AL

Wadham Park Avenue

SS54SG

Laburnum Grove

SS55BW

Rosslyn Road

SS56AQ

Merton Road

SS54UR

Chevening Gardens

SS55DX

Southview Road

SS54EA

Pargetters Hyam

SS55NW

Lower Road

SS55AQ

Marylands Avenue

SS55AT

Plumberow Avenue

SS55BF

Jasmine Court

SS54RH

Bull Lane

SS54UW

Marlborough Walk

SS54RP

Aldermans Hill

SS54DW

White Hart Lane

SS55ED

Foxfield Close

SS54SJ

Folly Lane

SS54UN

Balmoral Gardens

SS54SL

Sunnyfield Gardens

SS55DU

Broadlands Road

SS54TA

High Road

SS54SB

The Astors

SS54SX

High Road

SS54TG

Turret Cottages

SS55EJ

Chestnut Close

SS54RZ

Cedar Mews

SS55AZ

Wimhurst Close

SS55BB

Peach Avenue

SS56AG

Church Road

SS55BE

Orchard Avenue

SS55AR

Oak Walk

SS56BU

Blountswood Road

SS54RJ

Manor Road

SS55BD

Orchard Close

SS55HR

Greensward Lane

SS55DB

Seddons Walk

SS54FU

Pond Chase

SS55BG

Cherry Close

SS55LR

Lower Road

SS55HE

Graham Close

SS55LT

Lower Road

SS55HL

Tonbridge Road

SS55BA

Orchard Avenue

SS55PB

Wood Lane

SS55PQ

Ashway

SS55PF

Branksome Avenue

SS55AG

Plumberow Avenue