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About

Hockley ward lies within the Rochford district, centred on the village of Hockley. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from older properties to newer estates. It is situated inland, with areas of surrounding woodland and green space. Local commerce is focused along main routes, serving the community's everyday needs.

The ward includes Hockley Woods, one of the largest remaining areas of ancient woodland in Essex. This extensive forest provides a distinct natural landscape with a network of public footpaths. The community facilities and schools are integrated within the residential layout, with the railway station offering a direct link to Southend-on-Sea and London.

Area overview

On average Hockley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hockley is £67,567 per year. The median sale price in Hockley is £425,000 (around £425 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £332,500 and £580,000. There are 1 schools in Hockley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hockley is home to around 6,509 people, with a population density of about 1,189.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hockley Population
6,509
Population density
1,189.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.36(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.45(-44%)
Public order
4.92(-4%)
Shoplifting
3.84(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.38(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,061
93.12%
Other White
103
1.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
47
0.72%
Irish
42
0.65%
Indian
39
0.6%
Total population: 6,509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,421
26.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,086
20.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
16.88%
No qualifications
847
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,416

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,237
45.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,019
37.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
276
10.05%
Other social rented
140
5.1%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.64%
Total households: 2,747

Property prices in Hockley

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £425
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £333K – £580K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £425 per square foot) in Hockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,250,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£600,000£415
Semi-Detached36£387,500£482
Terraced11£325,000£497
Flats9£260,000£344

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hockley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£495,000£252,500£312,500£247,500
2017£467,500£212,500£330,000£320,000
2018£525,000£243,500£347,500£292,500
2019£492,000£225,000£335,000£290,000
2020£585,000£242,500£350,000£345,000
2021£620,000£266,250£372,500£290,000
2022£610,000£270,000£415,000£370,000
2023£530,000£245,000£398,500£315,000
2024£552,000£235,000£388,000£420,000
2025£625,000£243,750£380,000£326,875
2026£532,500£230,000£375,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hockley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hockley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320£345£386£401
2017£328£368£373£358
2018£350£386£338£414
2019£347£383£351£389
2020£378£335£368£379
2021£375£381£422£457
2022£411£432£431£359
2023£397£373£423£505
2024£386£371£403£456
2025£409£351£425£456
2026£424£344£497£497
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hockley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hockley 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 ward.

Local councillors

Gary John Wheeler

Hockley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Hockley

Is Hockley safe?

Hockley records about 36 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?

The median sale price in Hockley is £425,000 (about £425 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hockley?

Hockley has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Hockley?

Hockley scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hockley sits around rank 29,272 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?

The average household income in Hockley is around £67,567 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hockley?

Hockley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gary John Wheeler (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Hockley

SS54QE

Hockley Rise

SS55AP

Brackendale Close

SS54BS

Gladstone Road

SS54RL

Main Road

SS54PQ

Southend Road

SS54QU

Woodlands Parade

SS54QL

Wood End

SS55AZ

Wimhurst Close

SS55HB

Greensward Lane

SS55AS

The Acorns

SS55AW

Clayspring Close

SS54PS

Claybrick Avenue

SS54TG

Turret Cottages

SS55BJ

Plumberow Avenue

SS54AB

Eldon Way

SS56AA

St Peters Road

SS55AT

Plumberow Avenue

SS54XQ

Sudeley Gardens

SS54UE

Buckingham Road

SS54AD

Eldon Way Industrial Estate

SS55AE

Mount Crescent

SS55LT

Lower Road

SS54QF

Hockley Rise

SS54RQ

Hockley

SS54BH

Spa Road

SS54DE

Hawkwell Road

SS55AN

Merryfields Avenue

SS55AG

Plumberow Avenue

SS54SB

The Astors

SS54QH

Southend Road

SS59BT

Eldon Way

SS55YY

Eldon Way

SS54SU

Fountain Lane

SS54ED

Kent Green Close

SS54SA

Badgers Mount

SS55AD

Mount Crescent

SS54FW

Folly Lane

SS54TA

High Road

SS54FU

Pond Chase

SS55AL

Merryfields Avenue

SS54QY

Main Road

SS56AQ

Merton Road

SS54UH

Kensington Way

SS54HS

Eldon Way

SS55AB

Plumberow Avenue

SS54SH

Laburnum Close

SS54UL

Belvedere Avenue

SS54SG

Laburnum Grove

SS54PW

The Spinneys

SS54SS

Church Road

SS54QA

Tyrells

SS54UD

Beatrice Close

SS56AB

Murrels Lane

SS54RN

Main Road

SS54TW

Station Approach

SS54AY

Spa Close

SS54BU

Retreat Road

SS56BU

Blountswood Road

SS54UP

St James Walk

SS54PU

Woodpond Avenue

SS54ST

Fountain Lane

SS54BT

Gladstone Road

SS54UJ

Osborne Avenue

SS54QQ

Southend Road

SS56AF

Church Road

SS55AJ

Marylands Avenue

SS55AQ

Marylands Avenue

SS54UW

Marlborough Walk

SS54TB

Bullwood Hall Lane

SS54DA

Hawkwell Road

SS54PH

Spa Road

SS54RR

Bullwood Approach

SS55AF

Mount Avenue

SS54UQ

Lambeth Mews

SS56AL

Wadham Park Avenue

SS54QS

Main Road

SS54DQ

White Hart Lane

SS54NS

Main Road

SS54LX

Southend Road

SS54RT

Hillside Road

SS54RZ

Cedar Mews

SS54TP

Hawks Lane

SS54XE

Hampton Court

SS54SW

Hawthorne Gardens

SS54SE

Folly Lane

SS54RA

Bullwood Road

SS54BZ

Station Road

SS54PN

Woodlands Close

SS54BX

Great Eastern Road

SS54WL

Eldon Way

SS55JB

Greensward Lane

SS54FS

Pond Chase

SS54PP

The Hylands

SS54DF

Highams Road

SS54XB

Hever Close

SS54EA

Pargetters Hyam

SS54UT

Hanover Mews

SS54PL

Woodlands Road

SS54XJ

Romsey Close

SS54RH

Bull Lane