Our Data Sources
278, Rectory Road, Hockley has a single entry in the Land Registry from July 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2010.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 278, Rectory Road, Hockley, we estimate a market value of £457,914 and a rental value of £2,058 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £405,581 and £1,823 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 278, Rectory Road, Hockley as measuring 519 m2.
That makes it the 6th largest plot in the postcode, where 22 of the 25 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
278, Rectory Road, Hockley has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Nov 2010.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 278, Rectory Road, Hockley completed on 7th July 2016 at £363,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 29.2% over the period since July 2016.
- Sold Jul 2016£363,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2015 248 properties similar to 278, Rectory Road, Hockley have sold within a radius of 1.1 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 16th February 2026, was 224, Rectory Road, Hockley, SS5 4LG, a freehold house which sold for £390,000.
Read more about house prices in SS5.
- Sold Feb 2026£390,000 | 4 Bed House224, Rectory Road, Hockley, SS5 4LG224, Rectory Road, Hockley, SS5 4LG
- Sold Aug 2025£450,000 | 4 Bed House21, Briar Close, Hockley, SS5 4HD21, Briar Close, Hockley, SS5 4HD
- Sold Jul 2025£515,000 | 3 Bed House29, Highwell Gardens, Hockley, SS5 4LY29, Highwell Gardens, Hockley, SS5 4LY
- Sold Jul 2025£360,000 | 3 Bed House250, Rectory Road, Hockley, SS5 4LG250, Rectory Road, Hockley, SS5 4LG
- Sold Mar 2025£435,000 | 3 Bed House8, Windsor Gardens, Hockley, SS5 4LQ8, Windsor Gardens, Hockley, SS5 4LQ
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £395,337, ranging from £305,837 to £469,778.
- 282 Rectory Road
3 Bed House | 29 m | Est. Value: £365,289
- 272 Rectory Road
4 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £454,203
- 2 Sweyne Avenue
3 Bed House | 35 m | Est. Value: £415,287
- 284 Rectory Road
4 Bed House | 37 m | Est. Value: £469,778
- 3 St. Clements Close
4 Bed House | 39 m | Est. Value: £422,995
Location Comparison
Of the 143 addresses on Rectory Road, Hockley, SS5, 278, Rectory Road, Hockley comes out as the 61st largest and the 54th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £22k less expensive than the average property across the SS5 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Lift Westerings1.3 km away
- Holt Farm Infant School1.6 km away
- Holt Farm Junior School1.6 km away
- Lift Greensward1.6 km away
- The King Edmund School1.8 km away
- The Eastwood Academy3.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Hockley|1.6 km away
- Rochford|2.3 km away
- Southend Airport|3.4 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Internet coverage here is poor, based on recent Ofcom data, and connectivity may be weak or unavailable.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow or No Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
