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About

Rochford District is located in Essex, in the East of England. It covers an area of approximately 170 square kilometres, bordered by the River Crouch to the north and the Thames Estuary to the south. The district includes the town of Rochford, as well as other settlements like Rayleigh, Hockley, and Hullbridge. Much of the area is characterised by a mix of rural landscapes and coastal marshes, with parts designated as conservation areas.

The district has a network of roads connecting it to nearby cities like Southend-on-Sea and Basildon. Agriculture and tourism play a role in the local economy, with farmland and nature reserves such as the RSPB Wallasea Island attracting visitors. Rochford District also has historical sites, including Rayleigh Windmill and the remains of Hadleigh Castle, managed by English Heritage. The area provides a balance of countryside and suburban living within reach of larger urban centres.

Area overview

On average Rochford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rochford is £47,060 per year. There are 28 schools in Rochford: 22 primary (2 Outstanding and 15 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rochford Population
85,661
Population density
512.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
80,339
93.79%
Other White
1,180
1.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
493
0.58%
Irish
462
0.54%
Indian
439
0.51%
Total population: 85,662

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
15,572
43.79%
Owns with a mortgage
13,102
36.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
3,203
9.01%
Other social rented
2,506
7.05%
Other forms of private rent
602
1.69%
Total households: 35,558

Property prices in Rochford

Based on 1,225 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Rochford area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rochford 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached439£535,000
Flats125£187,500
Semi-Detached552£380,000
Terraced109£330,000

10 years median price trend in Rochford

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

All wards in Rochford

Downhall and Rawreth

Foulness and The Wakerings

Hawkwell East

Hawkwell West

Hockley

Hockley and Ashingdon

Hullbridge

Lodge

Roche North and Rural

Roche South

Sweyne Park and Grange

Trinity

Wheatley

Data Sources

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