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Rochford Town & Canewdon

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About

Rochford Town is a small market town in Essex, located near the River Roach. It serves as the administrative centre of the Rochford District, with a mix of residential areas and local businesses. The town features a historic church, St. Andrew’s, and a high street with independent shops and cafes. Rochford retains a rural feel, with nearby green spaces like Rochford Recreation Ground and easy access to the Essex coastline.

Canewdon, a village just north of Rochford, is known for its historic connections to witchcraft and folklore. The village is home to St. Nicholas Church, which dates back to the 12th century, and offers views over the Crouch Estuary. Canewdon has a quieter, more secluded atmosphere compared to Rochford Town, with farmland and country lanes surrounding the area. Both locations provide a blend of history and countryside, with proximity to larger towns like Southend-on-Sea.

Area overview

On average Rochford Town & Canewdon has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rochford Town & Canewdon is £40,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Rochford Town & Canewdon: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rochford Town & Canewdon Population
5,654
Population density
130.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,282
93.45%
Other White
97
1.72%
Irish
41
0.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.46%
Total population: 5,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
694
28.71%
Other social rented
634
26.23%
Owns outright
613
25.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
318
13.16%
Social rents from council
73
3.02%
Total households: 2,417

Property prices in Rochford Town & Canewdon

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Rochford Town & Canewdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rochford Town & Canewdon 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 Town & Canewdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£467,500
Flats10£148,500
Semi-Detached15£360,000
Terraced6£295,000

10 years median price trend in Rochford Town & Canewdon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rochford Town & Canewdon.

All postcodes in Rochford Town & Canewdon

SS41PW

North Street

SS41RX

Oast Way

SS42AH

Stambridge Road

SS43FN

Anchor Lane

SS43PG

Gardeners Lane

SS43PQ

Lambourne Hall Road

SS43QL

Cedar Walk

SS49SL

South Street

SS42BD

Stambridge Road

SS43QF

Sycamore Way

SS49SG

South Street

SS41QR

Percy Cottis Road

SS49SH

South Street

SS43QT

Butts Paddock

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.