Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Hockley, Essex

Hockley is an Old English name meaning a woodland clearing belonging to a man called Hocca and there is still a large wooded area called Hockley Woods to the south of the town. Hockley lies between Rayleigh and Rochford and is a small rural town that came to prominence during the coming of the railway in the 1890s. Hockley's population is around 10,000 people, many of whom commute to London.

Property in Hockley is a mix of 20th century detached houses and traditional period cottages. Most of the houses for sale in Hockley offer three or four bedrooms in attractive family homes in a semi-rural environment and are on the market for under £200,000. Modern, family-sized houses offering four bedrooms and two reception rooms are on offer with Hockley estate agents for under £300,000. At the top end of the market are some impressive executive homes, with five or six bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms, in the region of £550,000.

If you are looking for flats for sale in Hockley, they are available but they do take some finding.

Amenities for property in Hockley

Hockley is a little town with an excellent choice of property, often with sizeable gardens and panoramic views of the Essex countryside. It's a peaceful place but close enough to Southend-on-Sea when you want to go somewhere more lively. There are some good shops in Hockley and two well-known inns; the Spa Hotel now a public house, and the White Hart Inn to the west of town. Local schools include Hockley Primary School, Plumberow Primary School, Riverside Junior School, Greensward College and there are also Language, Dance and Riding schools.

Transport in Hockley

The railway station in Hockley is on the line that links Southend-on-Sea with London Liverpool Street. During peak times there are five trains an hour with a journey time of about fifty minutes.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Hockley, which is mostly covered by postcode SS5, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Leigh-on-Sea and Southend-on-Sea.