Rochford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Rochford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,739. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 16,739 |
| Population Density | 109 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.5820°, 0.7067° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.0 inches (788 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $56,833 |
| Median Age | 46.0 years |
About Rochford
Rochford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 16,739. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Rochford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Rochford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,833 |
| 24% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,832 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,093 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,523 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.2% |
| Public Transit | 6.2% |
| Work from Home | 36.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $507,275 |
| 80% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,421 |
| 22% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 81.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.8% |
| Housing Units | 6,696 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rochford
Rochford has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 154.1 sq mi (399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5820°N, 0.7067°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 88 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 65 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Rochford has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (1.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.8% |
| 32% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 41.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Total Area | 154.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 48.2% |
| Public Transit | 6.2% |
| Work from Home | 36.1% |
Schools in Rochford
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Farm Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Holt Farm Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Waterman Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The King Edmund School | - | - | - | - |
| Rochford Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stambridge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rochford
36 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| BBC Essex | - | UNKNOWN | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| FunkURadio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| EKR Retro Rock | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Alpha Wave Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | - | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Jupiter | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lifestyle Radio UK | country, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FUNKERFM | world music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| TGM GOSPEL RADIO | gospel | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Chelmsford | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Rochford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum | ||||
| Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum | ||||
| Cart and Wagon Shed | ||||
| Castle Point Transport Museum | ||||
| Chelmsford Museum | ||||
| Clifftown Telephone Museum | ||||
| Combined Military Services Museum | ||||
| Dutch Cottage Museum | ||||
| Eastchurch Aviation Museum | ||||
| Eastchurch Aviation Museum | ||||
| Essex Police Museum | ||||
| Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Leigh Heritage Centre | ||||
| Mangapp's Farm | ||||
| Mersea Island Museum | ||||
| Minster Abbey Gatehouse Museum | ||||
| Museum in the Park | ||||
| Peter Edwards Library & Museum | ||||
| Prittlewell Priory | ||||
| Queenborough Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Radio Caroline Ross Revenge | ||||
| RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group | ||||
| Royal Engineers Museum | ||||
| Sandford Mill Museum | ||||
| Sittingbourne Heritage Museum | ||||
| Southchurch Hall | ||||
| Southend Central Museum | ||||
| Southend Pier Museum | ||||
| Southend Pier Museum | ||||
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum | ||||
| The Bay Museum | ||||
| The Museum of Power | ||||
| Tiptree Jam Museum |
Libraries in Rochford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnham-on-Crouch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canvey Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatham Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelmsford Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Danbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drill Hall Library Block A | 0.0 | |||||
| Drill Hall Library Block B | 0.0 | |||||
| Drill Hall Library Block C | 0.0 | |||||
| Fryerns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galleywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gillingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Baddow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Tarpots Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Wakering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hadleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hatfield Peverel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hempstead Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Higham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hockley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hullbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kent Elms Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lordswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maldon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Medway Archives Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster-in-Sheppey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pitsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pitsea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queenborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rayleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochester Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sheerness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sittingbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Benfleet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Woodham Ferrers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southchurch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southminster Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Springfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strood Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thomas Plume's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thorpedene Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiptree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Twydall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vange Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walderslade Hook Meadow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walderslade Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Mersea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westcliff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Bishops Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Witham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rochford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boot Sale | |||||
| Chelmsford Market | |||||
| Leysdown Market | |||||
| Rayleigh Lanes | |||||
| Rochester Christmas Market |
Hotels in Rochford
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rochford
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rochford
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rochford
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rochford
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rochford
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rochford
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Rochford
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rochford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd | ||||
| Crouch Vale Brewery | ||||
| Crouch Vale Brewery | ||||
| Maldon Brewing Co | ||||
| Mersea Island Brewery | ||||
| Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd | ||||
| Nelson Brewery | ||||
| Wibblers Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Rochford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rochford
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Rochford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | LYX | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Acton Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bonnington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Channel Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | - | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Debach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fridd Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frinsted Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great Ashfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rochford
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashingdon Post Office | |
| Hawkwell Post Office | |
| Martins |
Treatment Centers in Rochford
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Blackberry Clinic | ||
| Hey Baby | ||
| Perry Clayman Project | ||
| Thorpdene clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rochford
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints, Sutton w Shopland | |
| Emmanuel, Hawkwell | |
| Hawkwell Baptist Church | |
| Hockley Evangelical Church | |
| St Andrews, Ashingdon | |
| St Andrews, Rochford | |
| St Lawrence and All Saints Church, Eastwood | |
| St Mary and All Saints, Stambridge | |
| St Mary's, Hawkwell | |
| St Stephen, Prittlewell | |
| St Teresa of the Child Jesus RC |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Rochford?
Rochford has a population of 16,739 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 154.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.5% male.
Is Rochford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $56,833, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $507,275 (80% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,421 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Rochford?
Rochford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rochford?
Rochford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,093. There are 1,523 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rochford?
The median home value in Rochford is $507,275. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,421. The homeownership rate is 81.2%.
How are the schools in Rochford?
22.8% of adults in Rochford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.3% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Rochford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Rochford is 1.8% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2% Asian. 98.4% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.
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