Hullbridge is a riverside village and civil parish in the district of Rochford, Essex, England, sitting on the north bank of the River Crouch. It lies close to Rayleigh and is within easy reach of Southend-on-Sea, giving residents estuary views, salt‑marsh scenery and a distinctly maritime atmosphere.
The river has long shaped local life: historically its crossings and small‑scale river trade helped define the settlement, and today boating, sailing and marina activity remain prominent alongside a largely residential, commuter profile. Despite modern development the village retains a strong community feel, with sports clubs, a village hall, local pubs and green spaces linking it to the surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Hullbridge
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 5.9 miles
- Bexley 23.4 miles
- Basildon 8 miles
- Colchester 21.9 miles
- Chelmsford 10.2 miles
- Maidstone 24.4 miles
- Gillingham 17.1 miles
- Harlow 24.6 miles
- Grays 15.6 miles
- Chatham 18.2 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 22.1 miles
- Dartford 21.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hullbridge Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Hockley Parish 1.1 miles
- Hockley and Hawkwell Built-up area 1.5 miles
- South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood Ward 1.6 miles
- Downhall and Rawreth Ward 1.9 miles
- Rayleigh Built-up area 2 miles
- South Woodham Ferrers Built-up area 2 miles
- Sweyne Park and Grange Ward 2.3 miles
- Hockley and Ashingdon Ward 2.3 miles
- South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Ward 2.3 miles
- Rawreth Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Battlesbridge Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Hullbridge
SS5 6DH, SS5 6BA, SS5 5NQ, SS5 6LZ, SS5 6LN, SS5 6AT, SS5 6BG, SS5 5NE, SS5 6NH … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 4.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 24.9 miles
- Hockley Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Rayleigh Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Hullbridge Ad
- The Oakland 2 1.9 miles
- The Cherry Tree Rochford 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 4.7 miles
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 8 miles
- Rettendon Lodge Events 2.3 miles
- Camelia Hotel 4 7.8 miles
- Pontlands Park 3 8.1 miles
- The Rochford Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Seven Hotel 6.8 miles
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 8.8 miles
Schools in Hullbridge
- Riverside Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roots Hall Stadium 5.7 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 6.6 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 7.3 miles
- Hylands Estate 10.1 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 10.3 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 13.1 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 14.7 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 15 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 15.7 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 15.8 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 16.4 miles