Town Pop. 15,505

Living in Hockley and Hawkwell: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hockley and Hawkwell is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 52/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the SS5 postcode district.

That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see SS5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 486 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 96 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 95 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Public order 69 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 64 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 177 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station View 101 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 42 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 41 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
69
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
50
5 schools in area · 21 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Lift HockleyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Lift AshingdonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lift GreenswardSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lift PlumberowPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lift WesteringsPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsSouthend University Hospital2.5 mi
Basildon University Hospital8 mi
Broomfield Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,255 patients per GP
3dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
47
Full fibre (FTTP)80.3%
available across Rochford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 336 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.3%Student3.3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership85%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Rochford · 2026-27
A £1,575
B £1,838
C £2,100
D £2,363
E £2,888
F £3,413
G £3,938
H £4,726
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
48
Hockley 0.1 mi
Rochford 2.4 mi
Rayleigh 2.6 mi
J29 M25 16.1 mi
J29 M25 16.1 mi
J29 M25 16.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £436,500 116
Detached £612,500 42
Semi-detached £400,000 57
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£216k £392k £574k £750k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ashingdon 61 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hullbridge 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rochford 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rayleigh 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Fambridge 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Canewdon 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
South Woodham Ferrers 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rawreth 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Southend-on-Sea 64 4.2 mi away ⇄
Battlesbridge 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Thundersley and South Benfleet 62 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Maldon) 42 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hockley and Hawkwell a nice place to live?

Hockley and Hawkwell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hockley and Hawkwell is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hockley and Hawkwell?

Hockley and Hawkwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 987 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hockley and Hawkwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Hockley and Hawkwell are Lift Hockley, Lift Ashingdon and Lift Greensward, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Hockley and Hawkwell in total.

What are house prices like in Hockley and Hawkwell?

The current median house price in Hockley and Hawkwell is £436,500, around 53% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £612,500, semi-detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 116 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hockley and Hawkwell in context

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Postcode districts in Hockley and Hawkwell

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