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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

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