Area Info for Hockley (Essex)

Overview of Hockley, Essex

Hockley is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Essex, in the East of England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of Rochford and about 6 miles south of Southend-on-Sea. The area is known for its rural character, with a mix of residential properties, farmland, and local amenities.

History and Development

Historically, Hockley has been a rural community with roots dating back several centuries. The village has maintained its traditional charm, with some historical buildings and landmarks. Over the years, it has experienced gradual development, balancing modern growth with preservation of its countryside atmosphere.

Community and Amenities

Hockley offers a range of local amenities including primary schools, churches, and small shops. The village has a strong sense of community, with local events and activities organised throughout the year. There are also several pubs and eateries that serve residents and visitors alike.

Transport Links

Transport options in Hockley include road connections via the A127 and nearby rail services from Hockley railway station, which provides direct links to Southend and London Liverpool Street. The village's location makes it accessible for commuters and those seeking a rural lifestyle with convenient transport options.

Natural Environment and Recreation

The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and nature observation. Hockley is close to several parks and green spaces, making it a desirable location for those seeking a peaceful environment.
Education
School
Hockley Primary School0.00 miles
Chevening Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4UR
Westerings Primary Academy0.69 miles
Sunny Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4NZ
Plumberow Primary School0.78 miles
Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5BX
Greensward Academy0.87 miles
Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HG
Grove Wood Primary School1.57 miles
Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA
Edward Francis Primary School1.69 miles
Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AJ
Down Hall Primary School1.70 miles
Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9LW
Ashingdon Primary Academy1.80 miles
Fambridge Road, Ashingdon, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3LN
The FitzWimarc School1.82 miles
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Glebe Primary School2.09 miles
Creswick Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9HG
Wyburns Primary School2.09 miles
Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PE
The Sweyne Park School2.10 miles
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ
Riverside Primary School2.17 miles
Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6ND
Edwards Hall Primary School2.18 miles
Macmurdo Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5AQ
St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth2.18 miles
Priory Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NE
The Rayleigh Primary School Academy Trust2.28 miles
Love Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DD
Health
Clinic
Hockley Clinic0.52 miles
53 Spa Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AR
Mapline House1.94 miles
14 Bull Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JD
Churchview Surgery1.97 miles
Burley House, 15 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DY
Coombewood Mental Health Resource Centre2.00 miles
1 Websters Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JQ
Rayleigh Health Centre2.09 miles
Audley Mills Surgery, 57 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JF
Rayleigh Clinic2.12 miles
Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JP
Rawreth Court2.12 miles
Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9RN
Castle Road Offices2.26 miles
12 Castle Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QF
Fortis Healthcare Clinical Assesment Service2.30 miles
348 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 5PU
Eastwood Endoscopy Centre2.30 miles
348 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 5PU
Lighthouse Child Development Centre2.78 miles
Rear Of Kingsdown School, Snakes Lane, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT
Lighthouse Child Development Centre2.78 miles
Kingsdown School, Snakes Lane, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT
Raphael House3.00 miles
Old Ship Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1DD
South Woodham Ferrers Clinic3.01 miles
Merchant Street, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5XD
South Woodham Ferrers Clinic3.03 miles
Merchant Street, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5BF
The Practice South Woodham Ferrers3.04 miles
Tylers Ride, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5ZT
GP
The Jones Family Practice 0.50 miles
55 Southend Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4PZ
GREENSWARD SURGERY1.00 miles
Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HQ
Dr B Singh1.13 miles
Dome Caravan Park, Lower Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5LU
The Practice Hawkwell1.13 miles
2 Hawkwell Park Drive, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4HB
Dr A H I Jayaweera1.81 miles
49 Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QD
Dr B Singh1.91 miles
57 Lascelles Gardens, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3BW
Church View Surgery2.01 miles
Burley House, 15-17 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EW
Dr Conner & Partners2.02 miles
175 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6JH
Dr Lewis & Partners2.09 miles
Audley Mills Surgery, 57 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JF
Dr S Ramanathan & Dr Tharmaratnam2.17 miles
83-85 London Road, Rayleigh, Essex, Essex, SS6 9HR
Dr S H H Zaidi & dr S T A Zaidi2.30 miles
346 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5PU
The Practice Leecon Way2.45 miles
1 Leecon Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TU
Dr HW Ng2.47 miles
SCOTT PARK SURGERY, 205 Western Approaches, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XY
Dr S Mathew2.82 miles
3 Anson Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5YJ
Dr A C Krishnan & Dr N Krishnan2.83 miles
1 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU
Dr S H H Zaidi & Dr S T A Zaidi2.83 miles
Kent Elms Health Centre, 1 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU
Hospital
Rochford Hospital2.84 miles
Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RB
Chartwell Private Hospital3.84 miles
1629 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2SQ
Southend Hospital3.88 miles
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RY
BMI Southend Private Hospital4.34 miles
15-17 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, SS0 9AG
Spire Wellesley Hospital4.85 miles
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4XH
St Peter's Hospital8.84 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Basildon University Hospital8.96 miles
Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NL
Lakeside Medical Diagnostics - Billericay Community Hospital10.61 miles
Billericay Community Hospital, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA
The Chelmsford Private Day Surgery Hospital11.53 miles
Fenton House, 85-89 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PP
Priory Hospital Chelmsford11.81 miles
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
Springfield Hospital12.46 miles
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7GU
Orsett Hospital13.65 miles
Rowley Road, Orsett, Grays, Essex, RM16 3EU
Broomfield Hospital14.11 miles
Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Brentwood Community Hospital14.13 miles
Crescent Drive, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8DP
Nuffield Health, Brentwood Hospital14.37 miles
Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8EH
Sheppey Community Hospital14.43 miles
Plover Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3LT
Pharmacy
Pills2u.co.uk Ltd0.38 miles
Unit 5,Pond Chase Nursery, Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SR
Chemicrest Ltd0.42 miles
39-41 Spa Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AZ
Elmswood Chemists0.50 miles
53 Southend Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4PZ
Sash Medical Limited0.55 miles
Woodhouse, Woodside Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RU
Hockley Pharmacy0.75 miles
5-7 Broad Parade, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5DA
C Percy Ltd0.92 miles
212 Main Road, Hawkwell, Hockley, SS5 4EG
Hambro Pharmacy1.59 miles
53a Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NL
Yardley Chemist2.01 miles
Burley House, Behind 15-17 High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EW
Nutan Pharmacy2.01 miles
456 Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3ET
Ferry Pharmacy2.02 miles
167 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6JH
Audley Mills Pharmacy2.09 miles
55 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7JF
Boots2.10 miles
77-79 High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
Lloydspharmacy2.12 miles
39 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JE
Golden Cross Parade2.21 miles
10 Golden Cross Parade, Ashingdon Road, Rochford, SS4 1UB
Woods Dispensing Chemists2.29 miles
372 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5PT
Grange Pharmacy2.29 miles
113 London Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9AX
Leisure
Park
MARYLANDS0.54 miles
HOCKLEY WOODS0.57 miles
MAGNOLIA FIELDS1.69 miles
KENDALL PARK2.32 miles
MARSH FARM2.71 miles
FENN WASHLAND2.88 miles
BELFAIRS3.18 miles
BELTON HILLS4.18 miles
HADLEIGH CASTLE4.35 miles
LEIGH4.60 miles
WICK4.64 miles
CANVEY HEIGHTS5.66 miles
CANVEY LAKE5.91 miles
SOUTHEND ON SEA FORESHORE7.03 miles
WAT TYLER7.24 miles
VANGE HILL7.76 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Hockley0.29 miles
36 - 40 Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QS
Co-op Hockley0.45 miles
Hockley, SS5 4BE
Sainsbury's Hckly Spa Rd Local0.46 miles
40 Spa Road, Hockley, SS5 4PH
Co-op Hockley0.92 miles
Off Licence, Hawkwell, SS5 4EG
Co-op Hockley0.93 miles
Hawkwell, SS5 4EG
Hambro News1.55 miles
5 Hambro Parade, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh Essex SS6 9PU
Chase Convenience Store1.70 miles
86 The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8RW
Budgens Hullbridge1.73 miles
1-9 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6DN
ASDA Rayleigh1.86 miles
Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 9RN
Downhall Stores1.90 miles
21 Downhall Road, Rayleigh Essex SS6 9JT
Co-op Hockley1.92 miles
Hullbridge, SS5 6ET
Nisa Sanders Food & Wine1.96 miles
531-533 Ashingdon Rd, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3HE
Sainsbury's Rylgh Estwood Rd Local2.00 miles
243 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7LF
Londis V Kugathas2.09 miles
45 Rectory Rd, Rochford, SS4 1UE
Londis Eastwood Off Licence2.10 miles
570 Rayleigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 5HX
Nisa Local2.12 miles
546 Rayleigh Rd, Eastwood, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 5HX
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport3.38 miles
London Stansted Airport25.81 miles
London City Airport26.51 miles
Biggin Hill Airport32.32 miles
Kent International Airport35.42 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport46.76 miles
Bus Stop
SEETEC (E)0.15 miles
SEETEC (W)0.15 miles
The Bull (SW)0.16 miles
The Bull (NE)0.18 miles
Folly Lane (NE)0.28 miles
Folly Lane (SW)0.29 miles
The Spa (SW)0.42 miles
The Spa (NE)0.42 miles
Eldon Way (NE)0.47 miles
Station Approach (NE)0.53 miles
Fountain Lane (E)0.53 miles
Fountain Lane (SW)0.54 miles
Plumberow Avenue (N)0.54 miles
Plumberow Avenue (S)0.55 miles
Hockley Rail Station ()0.55 miles
Hockley Rail Station ()0.56 miles
Ferry Port
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing6.55 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing7.56 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal15.99 miles
Gravesend Pier16.16 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing21.18 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing21.38 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier25.83 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier26.17 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier26.18 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier27.01 miles
North Greenwich Pier28.25 miles
East India Pier28.64 miles
Greenwich Pier29.36 miles
Canary Wharf Pier29.75 miles
Masthouse Terrace Pier29.79 miles
Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier29.95 miles
Railway Station
Hockley Rail Station0.56 miles
Rayleigh Rail Station2.20 miles
Rochford Rail Station2.84 miles
Southend Airport Rail Station3.48 miles
North Fambridge Rail Station3.49 miles
South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station3.61 miles
Battlesbridge Rail Station3.77 miles
Leigh-on-Sea Rail Station4.29 miles
Prittlewell Rail Station4.57 miles
Chalkwell Rail Station4.58 miles
Westcliff-on-Sea Rail Station4.96 miles
Southend Victoria Rail Station5.11 miles
Southend Central Rail Station5.37 miles
Benfleet Rail Station5.47 miles
Wickford Rail Station5.50 miles
Althorne Rail Station5.51 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SS5 4U*)
Number of Properties in Catchment320
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
28, LABURNUM GROVE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SG		£450,000
2025-06-17
semidetached
freehold
SOMERHAYES, 25A, FOUNTAIN LANE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4ST		£803,000
2025-06-11
detached
freehold
15, ALDERMANS HILL

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RP		£510,000
2025-05-28
semidetached
freehold
5, MEY WALK

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4UG		£245,000
2025-05-23
semidetached
freehold
4, MANOR ROAD

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RJ		£445,000
2025-04-23
detached
freehold
SQUIRRELS, HILLSIDE ROAD

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RT		£720,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
1, THE ASTORS

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SB		£715,000
2025-03-24
detached
freehold
ARDLEY HOUSE, CHURCH ROAD

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SS		£661,250
2025-03-24
detached
freehold
1, HAMPTON COURT

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4XE		£385,000
2024-11-13
semidetached
freehold
63, POND CHASE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4FS		£476,000
2024-10-24
semidetached
freehold
1, LABURNUM GROVE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SQ		£410,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
6, MEY WALK

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4UG		£422,500
2025-03-17
detached
freehold
18, MANOR ROAD

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RJ		£350,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
37, HAWTHORNE GARDENS

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SW		£500,000
2025-02-28
detached
freehold
12, HAWTHORNE GARDENS

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SW		£380,000
2025-01-29
semidetached
freehold
THE LAURELS, BETTS LANE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RD		£224,100
2025-01-21
detached
freehold
3, SANDRINGHAM AVENUE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4UF		£565,000
2025-01-17
semidetached
freehold
5, BULLWOOD HALL LANE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4TD		£300,000
2025-01-17
semidetached
freehold
12, CAERNARVON CLOSE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4XH		£288,000
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
8, LABURNUM CLOSE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SH		£500,000
2024-10-14
semidetached
freehold
7, OSBORNE AVENUE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4UJ		£467,500
2024-09-27
semidetached
freehold
87, MAIN ROAD

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RG		£535,000
2024-11-06
detached
freehold
3, THE ASTORS

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SB		£720,000
2024-11-06
detached
freehold
8, FOUNTAIN LANE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SU		£638,000
2024-10-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
43, HIGH ROAD

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SY		£425,000
2024-10-02
semidetached
freehold
9, FOUNTAIN LANE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4ST		£695,000
2024-09-18
detached
freehold
7, ALDERMANS HILL

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RP		£388,000
2024-09-05
semidetached
freehold
78, FOLLY LANE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SR		£750,000
2024-08-23
detached
freehold
21, HAWTHORNE GARDENS

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SW		£460,000
2024-08-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
4, THE ASTORS

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SB		£735,000
2024-08-22
detached
freehold
15, SUNNYFIELD GARDENS

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SL		£472,000
2024-08-21
semidetached
freehold
95, POND CHASE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4FS		£355,000
2024-08-21
semidetached
freehold
10, CAERNARVON CLOSE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4XH		£390,000
2024-08-02
semidetached
freehold
4, REGAL AVENUE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4GB		£812,500
2024-07-15
detached
freehold
1, AUGUSTA DRIVE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4FY		£910,000
2024-06-11
detached
freehold
12, MANOR ROAD

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RJ		£317,500
2024-06-07
semidetached
freehold
58, HIGH ROAD

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4TA		£2,100,000
2024-05-24
detached
freehold
49, POND CHASE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4FS		£365,000
2024-05-24
semidetached
freehold
THE ALDERMANS (FLAT 7), FOLLY LANE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4FW		£300,000
2024-05-17
flatmaisonette
leasehold
18, CAERNARVON CLOSE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4XH		£321,000
2024-05-03
semidetached
freehold
37, HIGH ROAD

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SY		£485,000
2024-05-03
detached
freehold
4, CAERNARVON CLOSE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4XH		£315,000
2024-04-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
2, ST JAMES WALK

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4UP		£435,000
2024-03-28
detached
freehold
61, POND CHASE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4FS		£455,000
2024-02-26
terraced
freehold
6, CHEVENING GARDENS

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4UR		£410,000
2024-02-08
detached
freehold
THE ALDERMANS (FLAT 4), FOLLY LANE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4FW		£275,000
2024-01-23
flatmaisonette
leasehold
9, ALDERMANS HILL

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RP		£485,000
2023-12-18
semidetached
freehold
5, ALDERMANS HILL

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4RP		£560,000
2023-12-15
detached
freehold
6, BELVEDERE AVENUE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4UL		£460,000
2023-12-14
semidetached
freehold
1, FOLLY PLACE

HOCKLEY
ESSEX
SS5 4SR		£740,000
2023-12-11
detached
freehold
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