The area brings together the neighbouring communities of Hockley and Ashingdon in the district of Rochford, Essex. Hockley has a lively high street known for independent shops, antiques and cafés and benefits from good rail and road links to Southend and London, while Ashingdon feels more village‑like with lanes, farmland and higher ground overlooking the estuary.
There are notable historic and natural touches: Ashingdon is linked to the 1016 battle of Ashingdon and the parish church of St Andrew marks that long history, and nearby Hockley Woods and other green spaces draw walkers and wildlife. Socially and economically the area is a mix of long‑standing rural communities, small businesses and commuters, with an active local life of clubs and village events.
Postcode districts covering Hockley and Ashingdon
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 4.6 miles
- Basildon 10.1 miles
- Colchester 21.1 miles
- Chelmsford 11.9 miles
- Maidstone 24.8 miles
- Gillingham 17.3 miles
- Grays 17.4 miles
- Chatham 18.7 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 24.3 miles
- Dartford 23.2 miles
- Gravesend 18.3 miles
- Braintree 19.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ashingdon Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Hawkwell Parish 1.3 miles
- Hawkwell East Ward 1.3 miles
- Hockley and Hawkwell Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Hawkwell West Ward 1.5 miles
- Hockley Parish 1.5 miles
- Canewdon Built-up area 2 miles
- North Fambridge Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Rochford Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Hullbridge Built-up area 3 miles
- Stambridge Parish 3.1 miles
- Roche North and Rural Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Hockley and Ashingdon
SS4 3JU, SS4 3DY, SS5 5LB, SS4 3ER, SS4 3BF, SS5 5NR, SS5 5DX, SS5 5EE, SS5 5HX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 3.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 26.7 miles
- Hockley Railway Station 1.3 miles
- North Fambridge Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Hockley and Ashingdon Ad
- The Oakland 2 3.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 3.5 miles
- The Cherry Tree Rochford 2.9 miles
- Premier Inn Southend Airport 3 3.7 miles
- The Rochford Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 6.5 miles
- The Ship Hotel 5.4 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - Rayleigh 3 4.4 miles
- Rettendon Lodge 4.5 miles
- Creeksea Place Barns 5 miles
Schools in Hockley and Ashingdon
- Lift Ashingdon Primary
- Lift Greensward Secondary
- Lift Plumberow Primary
Local points of interest
- Roots Hall Stadium 4.7 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 5.7 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 8.3 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 9.9 miles
- Hylands Estate 12.2 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 12.2 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 12.8 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 15.3 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 15.9 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 16.2 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 16.3 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 16.8 miles