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 miles9.5 km
- Bexley 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Basildon 8 miles12.9 km
- Colchester 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Chelmsford 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Maidstone 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Gillingham 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Harlow 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Grays 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Chatham 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Barking and Dagenham 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Dartford 21.4 miles34.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Hullbridge Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Hockley Parish 1.1 miles1.9 km
- Hockley and Hawkwell Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Downhall and Rawreth Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Rayleigh Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- South Woodham Ferrers Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Sweyne Park and Grange Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hockley and Ashingdon Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Rawreth Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Battlesbridge Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Hullbridge
SS5 6DY, SS5 6DD, SS5 5LS, SS5 6JE, SS5 6LW, SS5 6AZ, SS5 6HN, SS5 6AP, SS5 6HW … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 4.4 miles7 km
- Stansted Airport 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Hockley Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Rayleigh Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Hullbridge Ad
- The Oakland 2 1.9 miles3 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Roslin Beach Hotel 4 8 miles12.8 km
- Camelia Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Pontlands Park 3 8.1 miles13 km
- The Rochford Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Ye Olde White Harte Hotel 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Seven Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
Schools in Hullbridge
- Riverside Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roots Hall Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Hylands Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 13.1 miles21 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Dines Hall Country house 15 miles24.2 km
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 15.7 miles25.3 km
- MidKent College - Medway College 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles26 km
- Furze Woods Forest 16.4 miles26.4 km