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Hockley South & Hawkwell West

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About

Hockley South & Hawkwell West is a residential area situated to the north of the River Roach, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras. The landscape is largely suburban, with neighbourhoods centred around local shopping parades and community facilities. The area is defined by its proximity to the larger village centres of Hockley and Hawkwell, which provide more extensive amenities for residents.

A notable local feature is the presence of several ancient woodlands and greenspaces, such as Plumberow Mount, which punctuate the built environment. Road connections are primary, with the A130 and A127 providing key routes to surrounding towns. The overall character is quiet and settled, with a focus on local community life rather than a centralised commercial core.

Area overview

On average Hockley South & Hawkwell West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hockley South & Hawkwell West is £66,053 per year. There are 1 schools in Hockley South & Hawkwell West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hockley South & Hawkwell West is home to around 7,919 people, with a population density of about 1,801.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hockley South & Hawkwell West Population
7,919
Population density
1,801.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.29(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.31(-45%)
Shoplifting
3.66(-46%)
Public order
3.28(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.9(-54%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,453
94.13%
Other White
100
1.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
59
0.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.57%
Indian
37
0.47%
Total population: 7,918

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,585
24.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,293
19.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,197
18.21%
No qualifications
1,101
16.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
775
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 6,574

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,511
45.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,212
36.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
9%
Other social rented
184
5.59%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.37%
Total households: 3,289

Property prices in Hockley South & Hawkwell West

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 in Hockley South & Hawkwell West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hockley South & Hawkwell 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 South & Hawkwell West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats13£230,000
Terraced18£319,875
Detached46£615,000
Semi-Detached41£390,000

10 years median price trend in Hockley South & Hawkwell West

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

All postcodes in Hockley South & Hawkwell West

SS54HW

Hill Lane

SS54HF

Park Gardens

SS54QS

Main Road

SS54XN

Buckingham Road

SS54EW

Brookside

SS54XJ

Romsey Close

SS54EY

Tudor Way

SS54EN

Main Road

SS54HN

Heycroft Road

SS54NF

Gregory Close

SS54XE

Hampton Court

SS54QY

Main Road

SS54AA

Eldon Way

SS54EP

Thorpe Road

SS54BU

Retreat Road

SS54UZ

Barnwell Drive

SS54EL

Main Road

SS54LA

Rectory Road

SS54JT

Thorpe Road

SS54EG

Main Road

SS54HS

Eldon Way

SS54AY

Spa Close

SS54XA

Gatscombe Close

SS54HJ

Hawthorne Close

SS54JA

Mount Bovers Lane

SS54LF

Rectory Road

SS54RE

Betts Lane

SS54HB

Hawkwell Park Drive

SS54NP

Main Road

SS54HG

Harrow Gardens

SS59AH

Eldon Way

SS54PP

The Hylands

SS54BX

Great Eastern Road

SS54QE

Hockley Rise

SS54JQ

Mount Villas

SS54JD

Holyoak Lane

SS54XF

Althorpe Close

SS59BT

Eldon Way

SS54UX

Buckingham Road

SS54QD

Hillcrest Road

SS54LQ

Windsor Gardens

SS54DR

Victor Gardens

SS54NQ

Elizabeth Close

SS54NN

Hillside Avenue

SS54GE

Spa Place

SS54UD

Beatrice Close

SS54PS

Claybrick Avenue

SS54NW

Main Road

SS54ES

Main Road

SS54EQ

Main Road

SS54UA

Barnwell Drive

SS54AD

Eldon Way Industrial Estate

SS54BE

Spa Road

SS54QH

Southend Road

SS54NE

Hawkwell Chase

SS54BY

Evelyn Road

SS54AS

Spa Road

SS54HD

Briar Close

SS41PR

Ironwell Lane

SS54PW

The Spinneys

SS54LB

Sweyne Avenue

SS55BJ

Plumberow Avenue

SS54BQ

Station Approach

SS54FR

Spruce Drive

SS54PL

Woodlands Road

SS54HE

Park Gardens

SS54UT

Hanover Mews

SS54QF

Hockley Rise

SS54JH

Main Road

SS54PA

Jubilee Close

SS54NA

Poplars Avenue

SS54FG

Beehive Lane

SS54GN

Glencrofts

SS54RD

Betts Lane

SS54JZ

Rectory Road

SS54DE

Hawkwell Road

SS54DQ

White Hart Lane

SS54QG

High Mead

SS54DG

Highams Road

SS54AB

Eldon Way

SS54ER

Thorpe Close

SS54EJ

Main Road

SS55JB

Greensward Lane

SS54QA

Tyrells

SS54LL

Rectory Road

SS54LH

Magnolia Road

SS54QN

Hockley

SS54EH

Main Road

SS54DL

Uplands Road

SS54XD

Westminster Drive

SS54QQ

Southend Road

SS54PY

Woodlands Road

SS54JP

Hawkwell West

SS54UE

Buckingham Road

SS54AZ

Spa Road

SS54ET

Main Road

SS54HH

Glenwood Avenue

SS55HB

Greensward Lane

SS54WL

Eldon Way

SS54LG

Rectory Road

Data Sources

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