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Rochford in Essex is a residential area of 85,661 people with a median property price of £406,750. The housing market saw 2,308 sales in the past year, with semi-detached homes dominant at 45.9 per cent of properties. Owner-occupation is high at 80.6 per cent.
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The median age is 46.0 and 96.0 per cent of residents were born in the UK. Schools comprise 22 primary and 4 secondary state schools, with 10 of the 12 rated establishments rated good or better by Ofsted. Crime stands at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category. Violent crime accounted for 196 of 481 total crimes in July 2026. The area is about 65 per cent more deprived than average English neighbourhoods. The nearest rail station is 1.4 km away, with a 51-minute commute to London Liverpool Street. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide but moderate for particulate matter. About 70.6 per cent of properties are in the green belt, and 70.6 per cent have gigabit connectivity.
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