What's the Hockley population and density?

Hockley population is 6,509 with density 1189.3 per km².

What are house prices in Hockley?

Based on 103 recent sales, the median price is £410,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How deprived is Hockley?

Deprivation score 2/10 (rank 29472 of 32844 in country).

What home types are most common in Hockley?

Housing mix: detached 42.5%, semi-detached 37.7%.

How many households are in Hockley?

There are 2,746 households in Hockley

What are prices by property type in Hockley?

Latest medians: Detached £661,250, Semi-detached £380,000, Terraced £321,750, Flats £220,000.

Crime level in Hockley is very low with about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much social housing is near Hockley?

About 5.5% across the Hockley area.

What's the average income in Hockley?

Average resident income is about £50,300 per year.

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Q: What schools in Hockley and how are they rated?

There are 1 schools in Hockley: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East of England / Rochford / Hockley

About

Hockley ward is located in the Rochford district of Essex, covering the village of Hockley and its surrounding areas. The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types ranging from historic cottages to modern developments. Hockley is known for its proximity to natural spaces, including Hockley Woods, one of the largest remaining areas of ancient woodland in Essex. The area has good transport links, with Hockley railway station providing direct services to London Liverpool Street.

Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, catering to the needs of residents. The ward has a community-focused atmosphere, with events and activities often centered around the village hall and green spaces. Hockley’s location offers easy access to the A127 and A130, making it convenient for commuting to nearby towns like Southend and Chelmsford. The mix of rural and urban elements gives the area a balanced character.

Area overview

On average Hockley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 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 of residents in Hockley is £50,300 per year. There are 1 schools in Hockley: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

5.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hockley Population

6,509

Population density

1,189.3 per km²

Demographics

British

6,061

93.12%

Other White

103

1.58%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.72%

Irish

0.65%

Indian

0.6%

Total population: 6,509

Housing

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

1.64%

Total households: 2,747

Property prices in Hockley

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Hockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£661,250	£395,500	£535,000	£735,000	£826,000
Flats	13	£220,000	£118,000	£170,000	£242,500	£342,500
Semi-Detached	46	£380,000	£282,000	£350,000	£428,750	£509,250
Terraced	11	£321,750	£280,000	£305,000	£387,500	£462,000

10 years price trend in Hockley

All postcodes in Hockley

SS54QQ

Hawks Lane

SS54RP

Hockley North & West

SS54WL

Eldon Way

SS54AR

Spa Road

SS54QD

Hillcrest Road

SS54SB

Church Road

SS54UD

Beatrice Close

SS54UU

Osborne Avenue

SS54UW

Marlborough Walk

SS54UX

Bett's Lane

SS55AS

The Acorns

SS56BU

Blountswood Road

SS54AX

Meadow Way

SS54RD

Bett's Lane

SS54SP

Silvertree Close

SS55AL

Merryfields Avenue

SS55AZ

Wimhurst Close

SS54AD

Eldon Way

SS54QS

Hockley South & Hawkwell West

SS54QY

Hockley South & Hawkwell West

SS54RW

Hockley North & West

SS55AG

Marylands Avenue

SS55AP

Brackendale Close

SS54AB

Eldon Way

SS54BU

Gladstone Road

SS54FS

Bartlett View

SS54RL

Folly Lane

SS54RQ

Hockley North & West

SS55LT

Lower Road

SS54AZ

Bramerton Road

SS54BG

Station Approach

SS54FU

Folly Lane

SS54RS

Bullwood Approach

SS54SF

Folly Chase

SS55AB

Mount Crescent

SS55AD

Mount Crescent

SS55AF

Mount Avenue

SS55AQ

Marylands Avenue

SS54BS

Gladstone Road

SS54PP

The Hylands

SS54SG

Laburnum Grove

SS54SW

Hawthorne Gardens

SS54TB

Bullwood Hall Lane

SS54UT

Hanover Mews

SS54DE

Hawkwell Road

SS54QA

Tyrells

SS54QH

Hockley South & Hawkwell West

SS54RG

Bullwood Road

SS54XQ

Sudeley Gardens

SS54RF

Cedar Mews

SS54UN

Balmoral Gardens

SS59DY

Hockley South & Hawkwell West

SS54DG

Hawks Lane

SS54PL

The Hylands

SS54QW

Eldon Way

SS54SA

Hockley North & West

SS54SN

Gay Bowers

SS54SS

Church Road

SS54UE

Buckingham Road

SS54XB

Bett's Lane

SS56AL

Church Road

SS54BY

Evelyn Road

SS54BZ

Great Eastern Road

SS54LX

Hockley South & Hawkwell West

SS54QR

Hawkley Meade

SS54SY

Woodside Road

SS56AA

Pond Chase

SS54PH

Eldon Way

SS54NS

White Hart Lane

SS54RU

Bullwood Approach

SS54TG

Hockley North & West

SS54UZ

Barnwell Drive

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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