Welcome to Hockley

Hockley is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated between the towns of Rayleigh and Rochford and is approximately 40 miles southeast of London. The village has a population of around 15,000 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hockley is the St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and a beautiful bell tower. Another popular attraction in the village is the Hockley Woods, which is a large area of ancient woodland that is home to a variety of wildlife and plant species. The woods are a popular spot for walking, cycling, and picnicking.

Hockley is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, with many events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Hockley Carnival, which is held annually in July and features a parade, live music, and a funfair. Overall, Hockley is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 7.6°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Down Hall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lou Nelson	Brooklyn Drive Rayleigh Essex SS6 9LW 01268780018 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Rawreth Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Willis	Priory Chase Rayleigh Essex SS6 9NE 01268786874 School Website
Edward Francis Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Soars	Uplands Park Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 8AJ 01268775047 School Website
The Sweyne Park School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Katharine Dines	Sir Walter Raleigh Drive Rayleigh Essex SS6 9BZ 01268784721 School Website
Glebe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Martyn Clarke	Creswick Avenue Rayleigh Essex SS6 9HG 1268784253 School Website
The Fitzwimarc School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Robert Harris	Hockley Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 8EB 01268743884 School Website
The Karalius Foundation Other Independent Special School Ages:12-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lianne West	London Road Rayleigh SS6 9DT 1268385997 School Website
Our Lady Of Ransom Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr P Parascandolo	Little Wheatley Chase Rayleigh Essex SS6 9EH 1268785741 School Website
The Rayleigh Primary School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lynne Kapovic	Love Lane Rayleigh Essex SS6 7DD 01268775712 School Website
Hockley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Jenkins	Chevening Gardens Hockley Essex SS5 4UR 1702202394 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rayleigh Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ 1.00 Miles

Hockley Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BG 2.17 Miles

Battlesbridge Hawkhill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG 2.18 Miles

South Woodham Ferrers Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5NQ 3.24 Miles

Wickford Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 3.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Transfer Cars 07919 188542 20 Fairland Close, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9PA 0.26 Miles
Agb Chauffeur Services 01268 781010 5 Cheapside West, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BY 0.71 Miles
Blackwell Private Hire 07530 320619 161 London Rd, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9DL 0.98 Miles
Rayleigh Hullbridge Taxis 01702 233299 125 Lower Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6DA 1.00 Miles
Bestax Taxis 01268 777300 Bestax House, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HL 1.00 Miles
R T Taxis 01268 778000 Station Forecourt Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HL 1.00 Miles
Abba Cars Ltd 01702 345678 Best Tax House Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HL 1.00 Miles
Aces Executive Cars 07855 952356 106 Ferry Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6EU 1.35 Miles
Pall Mall Premier Cars 01268 776568 Leslie Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8PA 1.51 Miles
Colt Minibus Service 01268 773553 21 Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PD 1.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss6 56 - Hambro Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss6 413D - Downhall Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 292D - Downhall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 58D - Causton Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 500 - Asda Rawreth Lane (Indoor Box) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss6 176D - Upper Lambricks No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 398D - Rawreth Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 312D - Cheapside West No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 55D - Hockley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 381D - The Gattons No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 137D - The Upway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss6 299 - Grange Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss6 226 - The Approach No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss6 57D - Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss5 62D High Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Downhall Park Surgery 01268 780408	49 Rawreth Lane Rayleigh Essex SS6 9QD
William Harvey Surgery 01268 784003	William Harvey Surgery 83 London Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 9HR
Audley Mills Surgery 01268 209309	Audley Mills Surgery 57 Eastwood Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7JF
Audley Mills Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	57 Eastwood Road Rayleigh SS6 7JF
Audley Mills Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	57 Eastwood Road Rayleigh SS6 7JF

Local Stores

Hullbridge - Ferry Road
1-9 Ferry Road
Hullbridge
Hockley
Essex
SS5 6DN
01702 232617
Store Website
1.01 miles

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SPAR - South Woodham
14 Chipping Row
South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford
CM3 5XU
01245 323122
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Rayleighdownes Veterinary Surgeons
28 Eastwood Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7JQ 01268 776883 rayleigh@medivet.co.uk Website 1.26 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Rayleigh Vets4pets Ltd
87 Eastwood Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7JN 01268 772283 rayleigh@vets4pets.com Website 1.33 miles
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Medivet Hockley
92 Main Road Hockley Essex SS5 4RL 01702 200300 hockley@medivet.co.uk Website 1.53 miles
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Hunt And Harris Veterinary Surgery
257 Ferry Road Hullbridge Hockley Essex SS5 6NA 01702 936 534 huntandharrisvets@hotmail.com 1.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed for surgery 11am-4pm.
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Closed for surgery 11am-4pm.
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Closed for surgery 11am-4pm.
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Closed for surgery 11am-4pm.
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Yourvets
12 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7UR 01268 745180 rayleigh@yourvets.co.uk Website 1.80 miles

Animals Treated
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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Value Pet Care
Rayleigh Road Veterinary Surgery 557 Rayleigh Road Eastwood Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 5HP 01702 421617 vpc@ehvg.co.uk Website 2.43 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 2.55 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

Location what3words recall.gross.sugar

The Wick Country Park
An Easy Walk With Grasslands With A Huge Lake In The Middle. The Lake Is Used For Fishing So May Be More Difficult For A Swim In Fishing Season But We've Not Found It A Problem Yet!! There Are Easy Trails To Follow And Lots Of Open Spaces For Ball Throwing And Running Around. It's A Great Place For An Easy But Fun Walk. 41 Tresco Way Wickford Lancashire SS12 9GP 3.02 miles

Location what3words empire.nobody.runner

Thrift Wood Nature Reserve
Woodland Area With A Number Of Well Trodden Paths Away From Traffic. Limited Parking At Address Above But More Parking Is Available Nearby With Easy Access To The Nature Reserve. Bicknacre Chelmsford CM3 4HW 5.80 miles Parking Is Available For One Or Two Vehicles Along Main Road, However Vehicle Access Is Possible With Space To Park All Year Round Via Bridleway Opposite The Drunken Dragon Restaurant.

Location what3words march.rigid.surpasses

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 5.88 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 7.30 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

Location what3words promotion.fever.shiver

Norsey Woods
Norsey Wood Is A 67.2 Hectare Biological Site Of Special Scientific Interest In Billericay, Essex. It Is Also A Local Nature Reserve And A Scheduled Monument. The Site Is Ancient Oak Woodland On Acid Soil Which Has Been Converted To Mixed Sweet Chestnut Coppice. Plenty Of Paths + Disabled Access Which Will Take Wheelchairs. Picnic Areas For Families (No Dogs Allowed In Picnic Area) Billericay Lancashire CM11 1HA 7.49 miles

Location what3words about.cats.salt

Weather Forecast

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