Hullbridge is a riverside village in the district of Rochford, county of Essex, in England, sitting on the north bank of the tidal River Crouch. The village occupies a stretch of estuary and salt‑marsh landscape popular with sailors and birdwatchers, and it grew from a small riverside hamlet into a largely residential community during the 20th century with convenient commuter links to Southend-on-Sea and London.
Historically linked to fishing, boatbuilding and river trade, Hullbridge now has a strong leisure and community focus: marinas, riverside pubs and clubs, local football and cricket teams, and active community groups keep village life lively. The combination of estuarine scenery and close‑knit social facilities gives it the feel of a quiet but engaged riverside settlement rather than a dormitory suburb.
Postcode districts covering Hullbridge
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Bexley 23 miles37 km
- Basildon 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Colchester 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Chelmsford 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Maidstone 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Gillingham 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Harlow 24 miles38.6 km
- Grays 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Chatham 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Barking and Dagenham 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Dartford 21 miles33.9 km
Neighbouring places
- South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Downhall and Rawreth Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- South Woodham Ferrers Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hockley Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Rawreth Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Battlesbridge Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Rayleigh Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hockley and Hawkwell Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Sweyne Park and Grange Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Stow Maries Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Wheatley Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Hullbridge
SS5 6HA, SS5 6EQ, SS5 6JZ, SS5 6PP, SS5 6DJ, SS5 6JJ, SS5 6JB, SS5 6PS, SS5 6DN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 4.9 miles8 km
- Stansted Airport 24.4 miles39.2 km
- South Woodham Ferrers Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Battlesbridge Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
Hotels near Hullbridge Ad
- The Oakland 2 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Pontlands Park 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Rochford Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 8.8 miles14.1 km
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 8.1 miles13 km
- Ye Olde White Harte Hotel 8.8 miles14.1 km
Schools in Hullbridge
- Riverside Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roots Hall Stadium 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Hylands Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Dines Hall Country house 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Furze Woods Forest 15.8 miles25.4 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 15.8 miles25.4 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 16 miles25.7 km