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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. 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. There are 3 schools in Hockley North & West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 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

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Hockley North & West 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 North & West 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 North & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£600,000
Flats2£337,500
Semi-Detached58£400,000
Terraced3£438,000

10 years median price trend in Hockley North & West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley North & West.

All postcodes in Hockley North & West

SS55HD

Greensward Lane

SS54RR

Bullwood Approach

SS55BH

Walnut Court

SS55HG

Greensward Lane

SS55AW

Clayspring Close

SS55PL

Plumberow Avenue

SS54RT

Hillside Road

SS54UG

Mey Walk

SS55AX

Blenheim Close

SS54UP

St James Walk

SS55DE

Broad Close

SS54TB

Bullwood Hall Lane

SS54SR

Folly Lane

SS55HS

Greensward Lane

SS55AJ

Marylands Avenue

SS55AY

Appleyard Avenue

SS55EW

Broadlands Avenue

SS55HQ

Greensward Lane

SS55EA

Westbourne Close

SS56AA

St Peters Road

SS55EG

Beaches Close

SS55EL

Broad Way

SS54RS

Crown Road

SS55BZ

Cornhill Avenue

SS54SF

Folly Chase

SS55DS

Broadlands Road

SS55DJ

Brinkworth Close

SS54RU

Woodside Road

SS54RQ

Hockley

SS54FX

Bartlett View

SS55EF

Southview Road

SS54SN

Gay Bowers

SS55PJ

Russet Way

SS54RB

The Mews

SS54FS

Pond Chase

SS55NR

Beckney Avenue

SS55DH

Willow Close

SS55DY

Southview Road

SS55BT

Hamilton Gardens

SS55BY

Cornhill Avenue

SS54SH

Laburnum Close

SS55PA

Etheldore Avenue

SS55HY

Tonbridge Road

SS54UQ

Lambeth Mews

SS56AE

Church Road

SS54SQ

Laburnum Grove

SS55NL

Lower Road

SS55NT

Plumberow Avenue

SS54SW

Hawthorne Gardens

SS55EB

Southbourne Grove

SS55HU

Pulpits Close

SS55DF

Broad Walk

SS54SZ

High Road

SS55HN

Hampstead Gardens

SS54SA

Badgers Mount

SS55JA

Malvern Road

SS54UL

Belvedere Avenue

SS55AL

Merryfields Avenue

SS54RF

Main Road

SS55PH

Russet Way

SS55HA

Greensward Lane

Data Sources

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