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Hockley North & West

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About

Hockley North & West is a residential area in Rochford, Essex, known for its mix of housing styles, from post-war developments to more modern estates. The area is primarily suburban, with quiet streets and green spaces like Hockley Woods, one of the largest remaining ancient woodlands in the county. Local amenities include shops, schools, and leisure facilities, catering to families and commuters.

Transport links are convenient, with Hockley railway station providing direct services to London Liverpool Street, making it popular with professionals. The area retains a semi-rural feel, with open fields and footpaths connecting to nearby villages. Community events and local clubs contribute to a sense of neighbourhood cohesion.

Area overview

On average Hockley North & West 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 of residents in Hockley North & West is £50,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Hockley North & West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

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

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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 Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.47%
Total population: 7,508

Housing

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

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Hockley North & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£625,000
Flats3£235,000
Semi-Detached68£391,500

10 years price trend in Hockley North & West

All postcodes in Hockley North & West

SS55AS

The Acorns

SS55BA

Orchard Avenue

SS56BU

Blountswood Road

SS54SP

Silvertree Close

SS55AL

Merryfields Avenue

SS55AU

Blenheim Close

SS55AZ

Wimhurst Close

SS55HQ

Greensward Lane

SS54RW

Hockley North & West

SS55AG

Marylands Avenue

SS55AP

Brackendale Close

SS55BE

Blackthorn Road

SS55BH

Walnut Court

SS54FS

Bartlett View

SS54RL

Folly Lane

SS54RQ

Hockley North & West

SS55BU

Hamilton Gardens

SS55BX

Hamilton Gardens

SS55DD

Broad Close

SS55DE

Broad Close

SS55DT

Broadlands Road

SS55EA

Westbourne Close

SS55LT

Lower Road

SS55NW

Lower Road

SS55NZ

Appleyard Avenue

SS54FU

Folly Lane

SS54RS

Bullwood Approach

SS54SF

Folly Chase

SS55AD

Mount Crescent

SS55AF

Mount Avenue

SS55AQ

Marylands Avenue

SS55PA

Branksome Avenue

SS55PJ

Ash Way

SS54SG

Laburnum Grove

SS54SW

Hawthorne Gardens

SS54TB

Bullwood Hall Lane

SS55DQ

Willow Walk

SS55EL

Broad Way

SS54RG

Bullwood Road

SS55EE

Southbourne Grove

SS55PG

Branksome Avenue

SS54RF

Cedar Mews

SS54UN

Balmoral Gardens

SS55DU

Broadlands Road

SS55HF

Broadlands Road

SS55HG

Greensward Lane

SS55DJ

Brinkworth Close

SS54SA

Hockley North & West

SS54SN

Gay Bowers

SS54SS

Church Road

SS55EB

Southbourne Grove

SS56AL

Church Road

SS54SY

Woodside Road

SS55BN

Selbourne Road

SS55DG

Broad Walk

SS55EN

Brinkworth Close

SS55LG

Granville Road

SS56AA

Pond Chase

SS54RU

Bullwood Approach

SS54TG

Hockley North & West

SS55HX

Harrogate Drive
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.