A complete guide to property investment in Hockley and Hawkwell.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Hockley and Hawkwell are established family areas with a strong owner-occupier presence, reflected in the owner-occupied housing being in the 99th percentile nationally. The property market here moves quickly, with homes spending a median of just 33 days before selling, and properties are typically achieving their asking prices, as seen in the £0 (the typical achieved discount) figure. While the area is not known for large numbers of private renters or students, it attracts couples and families, with family households in the 66th percentile. Affordability is middle-of-the-road, with a 7.4 price-to-income ratio and a 29.8% rent-to-income ratio. Median asking prices sit at £465,000 for a three-bedroom house and £280,000 for a two-bedroom flat, with rents for a two-bed flat at £1,400.
Recent capital growth has been modest, with a one-year change of -2.9% and three-year growth of 5.3%, annualised at 1.7%. Rental yields average 3.7%, with the top-performing postcode district offering 4.0%.
Median price per sq ft
£404 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.7%
Capital growth (1y)
-2.9%
Sales in past year
206
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Hockley and Hawkwell, East of England
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£600,000
25% of properties below...
£425,000
75% of properties below...
£750,000
Most expensive property
£2,500,000
Live listings
69
Median days on market
33
Looking ahead, Hockley and Hawkwell are likely to remain stable, with strong owner-occupier demand and a quick-moving sales market. The high proportion of family and couple households supports ongoing stability, but limited private rental stock means investors may face competition for tenants.
Capital growth prospects appear steady rather than spectacular, given the recent three-year annualised growth of 1.7% and the one-year change of -2.9%. Investors should expect moderate rental returns, with average yields at 3.7% and the best postcode district offering 4.0%. Overall, the area looks well-suited to those seeking low volatility and a solid, if unspectacular, return.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Hockley and Hawkwell, East of England
£400,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom chalet for sale
Harrogate Road, Hockley
£750,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Hawkwell Park Drive, Hockley, SS5
£1,000,000 - Offers Over
9 bedroom detached house for sale
Spa Road, Hockley, SS5
£600,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Woodside Chase, Hockley
£325,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom apartment for sale
Folly Gate, Hockley
£650,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
68 Woodlands Road, Hockley, Essex, ...
Median discounts are small, suggesting a competitive market.
• Median discount: £0
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.0%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.0%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 2.7%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.