Caley Close Hockley, Rochford
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS5), about 170 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 32201504.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £436,500 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12).
- Flood: 26 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Rochford costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hockley, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Church View Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | £436,500 | £435,000 | £438,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2022 | 20 SS5 4GD | Terraced | £435,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 21 SS5 4GD | Terraced | £436,500 | New build. |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 19 SS5 4GD | Terraced | £438,000 | New build. |
| 8 Apr 2021 | 21 SS5 4GD | Other | £9,037,810 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 2021 (9); 2019 (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Rochford in 2026-27: Band D £2,363 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,576 | £1,838 | £2,101 | £2,363 | £2,889 | £3,414 | £3,939 | £4,727 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (40% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Rochford.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bullwood Hall Bullwood Hall Lane Hockley: up to 72 homes, permissioned (130 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 26 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS5 4GD | not in 2 or 3 | 22 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SS5 4FY | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 69 m and 73 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS5 4FY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS5 4GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hockley 818,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Rayleigh 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Rochford 671,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bullwood Hall Hockley | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Wallasea Island Ferry Landing Canewdon | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Avondale Road | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 42.6 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Church View Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elmswood Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hockley Dental Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Rochford Community Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Rayleigh Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Chelmsford Star Coop Hawkwell, Hawkwell Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,290 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1,450 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,650 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whitbreds Wood | Wood | 80 m south-east |
| Beeches Wood | Wood | 290 m north-east |
| Hockley Woods | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Great Bull Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Oakwood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Brandy Hole | Tidal water | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rochford: see them on the Rochford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Lift Hockley | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lift Westerings | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edward Francis Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The FitzWimarc School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (essex).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Regal Avenue · Samuel Bailey Drive · Augusta Drive · Bullwood Hall Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.