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 49 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 £47,062 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
49
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
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
Christian
40,777
47.6%
No religion
38,497
44.94%
Not answered
4,730
5.52%
Muslim
415
0.48%
Hindu
367
0.43%
Total population: 85,661
Level 4+ (Degree)
16,095
22.76%
No qualifications
13,556
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
13,097
18.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12,358
17.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9,084
12.85%
Total 16+ residents: 70,710
Employed
39,878
56.39%
Retired
19,641
27.78%
Looking after home or family
3,065
4.33%
Student
2,259
3.19%
Long-term sick or disabled
1,671
2.36%
Total 16+ residents: 70,713
Housing
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
Semi-detached
16,310
45.87%
Detached
11,951
33.61%
Purpose-built flat
3,315
9.32%
Terraced
2,811
7.91%
Caravan/temporary
577
1.62%
Total households: 35,557
Property prices in Rochford
Based on 1,148 recent sales, the median property price is £391,250 in Rochford area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £2,150,000.
