Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Rochford

Living in Rochford

A snapshot of life in Rochford, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Rochford is a village in Rochford, East of England with a population of 12,617. The average house price is £397,168 and the overall crime rate is 43.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rochford ranks

Population

12,617

Avg House Price

£397,168

Crime Rate

43.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

433 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£37,256

Median Age

46.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rochford's detached homes (£552,438) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£165,846).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rochford prices have risen 40% over the last 9 years (£284,392 → £397,168).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£552,438	£505,000	86
Semi-Detached	£372,589	£365,000	151
Terraced	£329,658	£315,000	38
Flat	£165,846	£172,500	39

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rochford is 43.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Rochford: violent crime (47% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	5
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	83.3%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Holt Farm Infant School	Primary	Good
Holt Farm Junior School	Primary	Good
Rochford Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
The King Edmund School	Secondary	Good
Waterman Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Rochford averages 433 Mbps — 333% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rochford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 56.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.3
% Rated C or Above	56.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,188

Demographics & Economy

Population	12,617
Median Age	46.6
Median Household Income	£37,256
Employment Rate	57.5%
Owner Occupied	80.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	22.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rochford?

The average house price in Rochford is £397,168 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rochford?

The most affordable entry point in Rochford is a flat, with an average price of £165,846.

Is Rochford a safe place to live?

Rochford has a recorded crime rate of 43.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Rochford?

Rochford has 6 schools in total, with 83.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Rochford?

Average broadband download speeds in Rochford are around 433 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96% of premises.

How big is Rochford?

Rochford is a settlement in Rochford with a population of approximately 12,617.

Most compared with

How does Rochford stack up against its neighbours?

Ashingdon

Rochford

House price: £437,500 · £397,168
Crime rate: 43.6 · 43.5
Distance: 1.5 mi

Basildon

Rochford

House price: £352,811 · £397,168
Crime rate: 85.3 · 43.5
Distance: 10.5 mi

Billericay

Rochford

House price: £588,207 · £397,168
Crime rate: 85.3 · 43.5
Distance: 12.6 mi

Boreham

Rochford

House price: £385,221 · £397,168
Crime rate: 69.4 · 43.5
Distance: 14.1 mi

Burnham-on-Crouch

Rochford

House price: £376,492 · £397,168
Crime rate: 43.7 · 43.5
Distance: 5.7 mi

Canvey Island

Rochford

House price: £333,839 · £397,168
Crime rate: 51.7 · 43.5
Distance: 6.6 mi

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