Lower Road, Hockley
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS5 5NL, SS5 5LE, SS5 5LD.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Lower Road, Hockley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £940,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £816,667. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Lower Road range from £395,000 to £1,430,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lower Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lower Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SS5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 18 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £816,667 | 8 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Lower Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Ricbra, Lower Road SS5 5NL | 8 May 2026 | £940,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Lowlands Farm, Lower Road SS5 5LD | 17 Dec 2025 | £1,550,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Ricbra, Lower Road SS5 5NL | 7 Dec 2023 | £855,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Ricbra, Lower Road SS5 5NL | 20 Oct 2023 | £860,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Ricbra, Lower Road SS5 5NL | 22 Jun 2023 | £775,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Ricbra, Lower Road SS5 5NL | 28 Apr 2023 | £965,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Magnolia Lodge, Lower Road SS5 5LD | 6 Oct 2022 | £400,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Riverside Nursery & Garden Centre, Lower Road SS5 5LE | 25 May 2022 | £3,700,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Ricbra, Lower Road SS5 5NL | 17 Dec 2021 | £2,000,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Lower Hockley Hall, Lower Road SS5 5LT | 29 Jun 2021 | £737,500 | Other | Freehold |
| New Hall Farm, Lower Road SS5 5JU | 25 Mar 2020 | £1,430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Ricbra, Lower Road SS5 5NL | 8 Feb 2019 | £950,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Rochdale, Lower Road SS5 5LE | 7 Jan 2019 | £640,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Su-Cris Lodge, Lower Road SS5 5NL | 18 Apr 2018 | £655,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Belle Lodge, Lower Road SS5 5LD | 3 Aug 2017 | £760,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hollyoak, Lower Road SS5 5LE | 16 Jun 2017 | £780,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Mallaig, Lower Road SS5 5LT | 21 Oct 2016 | £745,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Victoria Cottage, Lower Road SS5 5NL | 30 Mar 2016 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Ricbra, Lower Road | £950,000 (Feb 2019) → £2,000,000 (Dec 2021) → £855,000 (Dec 2023) → £940,000 (May 2026) | -1% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lower Road
Crime
12 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lower Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lower Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Hullbridge waterside properties Flood alert area
- The tidal River Crouch from Creeksea to Battlesbridge Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Lower Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Plumberow 633 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lift Greensward 1,605 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Lift Hockley 331 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Lift Ashingdon 206 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Lift Westerings 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Riverside Primary School 422 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Collingwood Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers 132 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Hockley station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- North Fambridge station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- South Woodham Ferrers station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Dome (opp, Lower Rd) 4 min walk
- The Dome (o/s, B1459) 4 min walk
- Rosilian Drive (opp, Lower Rd) 11 min walk
- Rosilian Drive (adj, Lower Rd) 11 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Greensward Surgery
Greensward Lane, Hockley · 1.0 mi - Church View Surgery
The Jones Family Practice, 55 Southend Road, Hockley · 1.3 mi - Conner & Partners
175 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley · 1.9 mi - Ashingdon Medical Centre
57 Lascelles Gardens, Ashingdon, Rochford · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hockley · 1.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hawkwell · 1.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hullbridge · 1.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hullbridge - Ferry Road · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Hockley Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Chemicrest Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Patient Choice Ltd · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Hockley Dental Surgery · 1.3 mi
- Hockley Dental Care · 1.3 mi
- White Hart Lane (dental Surgery) · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 89.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 786 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,993 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 98% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 73% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 73% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across Rochford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Lower Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 95.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.1% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 44.8% | 44.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.9% | 4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.4% | 22.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 19% | 17.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.7% | 18.5% |
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 19.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 48.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Rochford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 36.6% | 38.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.8% | 33% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19% | 15.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 13% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Rochford.
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