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Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East

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About

Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East comprises residential neighbourhoods and open countryside on the eastern edge of the Rochford district. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, bungalows, and some older properties, set along quiet, leafy roads. It borders the rural landscapes leading towards the Crouch estuary, with fields and small woodlands integrated into the suburban layout.

A notable local feature is the proximity to the disused Rochford railway line, now a green corridor for walking and wildlife. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades serving daily needs. Its setting provides a transition from the more central town services of Rochford to the agricultural land and coastal marshes that define this part of Essex.

Area overview

On average Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East is £52,181 per year. There are 4 schools in Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East is home to around 8,650 people, with a population density of about 814.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East Population
8,650
Population density
814.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.35(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.09(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.51(-35%)
Other theft
6.01(+8%)
Public order
6.01(+16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,923
91.6%
Other White
140
1.62%
African
106
1.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.62%
Total population: 8,650

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,629
23.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,416
20.16%
No qualifications
1,294
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,257
17.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
838
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 7,025

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,400
37.48%
Owns outright
1,346
36.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
518
13.87%
Other social rented
313
8.38%
Other forms of private rent
73
1.95%
Total households: 3,735

Property prices in Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East 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 Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£495,000
Flats27£170,000
Semi-Detached60£351,250
Terraced16£318,750

10 years median price trend in Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rochford Outer & Hawkwell East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.