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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. 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 £67,559 per year. There are 1 schools in Hockley: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 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

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Hockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hockley 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats12£242,500
Terraced15£332,000
Semi-Detached34£400,000
Detached32£604,000

10 years median price trend in Hockley

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

All postcodes in Hockley

SS54RH

Bull Lane

SS54RB

The Mews

SS54AR

Spa Road

SS54XG

Woodstock Crescent

SS54UF

Sandringham Avenue

SS54UZ

Barnwell Drive

SS54PY

Woodlands Road

SS54QB

Hillcrest Road

SS54UB

Chatsworth Gardens

SS55BF

Jasmine Court

SS54PJ

Bramerton Road

SS54BG

Station Approach

SS54RW

Aldermans Hill

SS54XN

Buckingham Road

SS54UN

Balmoral Gardens

SS54UA

Barnwell Drive

SS54PZ

Southend Road

SS54QW

Eldon Way

SS54RU

Woodside Road

SS54QR

Hawkley Meade

SS54QN

Hockley

SS54RE

Betts Lane

SS55LR

Lower Road

SS54XH

Caernarvon Close

SS54SX

High Road

SS54UU

Osborne Avenue

SS54AS

Spa Road

SS54SN

Gay Bowers

SS54TN

Eldon Way

SS54RF

Main Road

SS54XD

Westminster Drive

SS54XA

Gatscombe Close

SS59AH

Eldon Way

SS54PR

Kilnwood Avenue

SS54PX

Woodpond Avenue

SS54AX

Meadow Way

SS54SF

Folly Chase

SS54BE

Spa Road

SS59BR

Eldon Way

SS54DG

Highams Road

SS55AA

Plumberow Avenue

SS56AG

Church Road

SS59DF

Eldon Way

SS54UR

Chevening Gardens

SS55AH

Marylands Avenue

SS56AE

Church Road

SS54XF

Althorpe Close

SS54GE

Spa Place

SS54FX

Bartlett View

SS54UX

Buckingham Road

SS54RP

Aldermans Hill

SS54SR

Folly Lane

SS54BQ

Station Approach

SS54AA

Eldon Way

SS54RJ

Manor Road

SS54UG

Mey Walk

SS54RS

Crown Road

SS54SZ

High Road

SS54SY

High Road

SS54DW

White Hart Lane

SS54SQ

Laburnum Grove

SS54QD

Hillcrest Road

SS54SP

Silvertree Close

SS54BY

Evelyn Road

SS54DB

Cromwell Road

SS54SJ

Folly Lane

SS54AZ

Spa Road

SS54RG

Main Road

SS54DD

Hawkwell Road

SS54SL

Sunnyfield Gardens

SS54AT

Spa Road

SS54RD

Betts Lane

Data Sources

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