Welcome to Hockley
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Hockley is a large village and civil parish in Essex in the East of England located between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea, or, more specifically, between Rayleigh and Rochford. It came to prominence during the coming of the railway in the 1890s and at the 2001 census had a population of 13,616 people, reducing to 9,616 at the 2011 Census, many of whom commute to London. The parish of Hockley itself has a population of 8,909 (2001 census), while the urban area runs into the neighbouring parish of Hawkwell. Hockley railway station serves the village.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
697 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
9,640 (2021) |
Density |
1,383 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.5 |
Ward |
Hockley |
District |
Rochford |
Postcodes |
SS5 |
ONS ID |
E04004080 |
Council
Contact details for Hockley Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Hockley Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Hockley Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Hockley Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Hockley Parish.
Local News
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LOCAL ELECTIONS: Rochford District Council candidates
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Shoplifter will now be tracked after facial recognition catches him in the act in Hockley store
Published: 22nd Nov 2023