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 miles7.4 km
- Basildon 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Colchester 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Chelmsford 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Maidstone 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Gillingham 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Grays 17.4 miles28 km
- Chatham 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Barking and Dagenham 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Dartford 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Gravesend 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Braintree 19.4 miles31.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Ashingdon Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Hawkwell Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hawkwell East Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Hockley and Hawkwell Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hawkwell West Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hockley Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Canewdon Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- North Fambridge Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Rochford Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hullbridge Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Stambridge Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Roche North and Rural Ward 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Hockley and Ashingdon
SS5 5HJ, SS4 3FQ, SS5 5PJ, SS5 5JH, SS4 3DJ, SS4 3RR, SS5 5DZ, SS5 5LD, SS4 3HN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 3.1 miles5 km
- Stansted Airport 26.7 miles43 km
- Hockley Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- North Fambridge Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Hockley and Ashingdon Ad
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Rochford Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- The Oakland 2 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ye Olde White Harte Hotel 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Creeksea Place Barns 5 miles8 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Oyster Smack Inn 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Seven Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
Schools in Hockley and Ashingdon
- Lift Ashingdon Primary
- Lift Greensward Secondary
- Lift Plumberow Primary
Local points of interest
- Roots Hall Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Hylands Estate 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 12.8 miles20.7 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Dines Hall Country house 15.9 miles25.7 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 16.2 miles26.1 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 16.8 miles27 km