8, Folly Lane
8, Folly Lane
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, Folly Lane, Hockley to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,119 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 655 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
8, Folly Lane, Hockley has an estimated sale value of £483,612 and an estimated rental value of £2,020 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 lies in the borough of Rochford, within the SS5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Folly Lane, Hockley has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, Folly Lane, Hockley would be worth £507,793, with a potential rental value of £2,121 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £449,759, with a rental value of £1,878 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 8, Folly Lane, Hockley has declined by £3,442 (0.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £50 (2.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.0%.
Plot Size
8, Folly Lane, Hockley occupies a 655 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 35 other houses in this postcode, 25 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, Folly Lane, Hockley has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Aug 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, Folly Lane, Hockley last changed hands on 18th May 2018, selling for £465,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 20.0% since May 2018.
- Sold May 2018£465,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.0 kilometres of 8, Folly Lane, Hockley across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 14, Laburnum Grove, Hockley, SS5 4SG, a freehold house, sold at £466,500 on the 5th March 2026.
Read more about house prices in SS5.
- Sold Mar 2026£466,500 | 4 Bed House14, Laburnum Grove, Hockley, SS5 4SG14, Laburnum Grove, Hockley, SS5 4SG
- Sold Sep 2025£610,000 | 4 Bed House4, Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE4, Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SE
- Sold Sep 2024£460,000 | 3 Bed House1, Sandringham Avenue, Hockley, SS5 4UF1, Sandringham Avenue, Hockley, SS5 4UF
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 8, Folly Lane, Hockley as the 53rd largest and the 54th most expensive of the 92 addresses on Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5.
Against the SS5 postcode district average, it is £26k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mLift Hockley
- 1.2kmLift Westerings
- 1.6kmLift Plumberow
- 1.7kmLift Greensward
- 2.4kmThe FitzWimarc School
- 3.1kmThe Sweyne Park School
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Public Transport Nearby
Hockley station is the nearest stop to 8, Folly Lane, Hockley at 1.2 kilometres away.
- 1.2kmHockley
- 3.2kmRayleigh
- 4.7kmRochford
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
