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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

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,739 Population 109/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$56,833 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,833 median income, 4.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$507,275 home value, $1,421/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population16,739
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,833
Per Capita$56,832
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$507,275
Rent$1,421
Ownership81.2%
Housing Units6,696

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+41.3%

Community

Population16,739
Population Density109 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates51.5820°, 0.7067°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$56,833
Median Age46.0 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.

Rochford has a population of 16,739 with a density of 109 people per square mile, spread across 154.1 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly Asian (2%), with 1.8% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.4% of residents. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

16,739
Total Population
109
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above United Kingdom avg
154.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.6%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.4%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.6%

Social Characteristics

Rochford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Rochford is $56,833, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,832 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,093, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,523 business establishments. 36.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rochford vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$56,833
24% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$56,832
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,523

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.2%
Public Transit6.2%
Work from Home36.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Rochford is $507,275, 80% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,421 (22% above the national average of $1,163). 81.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,696 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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

Homeownership81.2%
Owner-Occupied81.2%
Renter-Occupied18.8%
Housing Units6,696

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -2.4° / 11.9° 58.5
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -0.8° / 13.6° 58.5
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 0.3° / 16° 55.9
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 0.7° / 17.6° 33.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 4.6° / 21.1° 45.2
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 8.5° / 25.8° 59.6
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 10.7° / 28.2° 52.2
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.8° / 27.3° 49.9
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 7.5° / 25.7° 58.6
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 5° / 19.7° 100.2
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 0.6° / 15.4° 78.6
Dec 6.4°C / 43°F -0.6° / 12.8° 83.1
Rochford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area154.1 sq mi (399.2 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates51.5820°N, 0.7067°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 59 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 89 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 99 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 132 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 75 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 125 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 59 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 135 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 61 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 107 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 81 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 124 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 147 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 105 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 103 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 127 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 83 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 144 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
32% below United Kingdom avg
High School+41.3%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density109/sq mi
Total Area154.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.2%
Public Transit6.2%
Work from Home36.1%

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 - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARU Library0.0
Broomfield Library0.0
Burnham-on-Crouch Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Chelmsford Central Library0.0
Danbury Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Galleywood Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Grain Library, Community and Learning Centre0.0
Great Baddow Library0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Great Wakering Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Hatfield Peverel Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Higham Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Maldon Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Minster-in-Sheppey Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Queenborough Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Sheerness Library0.0
Sittingbourne Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
South Woodham Ferrers Library0.0
Southchurch Library0.0
Southminster Libary0.0
Springfield Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Thomas Plume's Library0.0
Thorpedene Library0.0
Tiptree Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
Warner Library0.0
West Mersea Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Wickham Bishops Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Witham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rochford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boot Sale
Chelmsford Market
Leysdown Market
Rayleigh Lanes
Rochester Christmas Market

Hotels in Rochford

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn Southend
Skylark Hotel
The Rochford Hotel

Restaurants in Rochford

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antica Roma Ltd
Regency Spice
Skewer House
Stavros Kebab & Pizza
The Great Wall
The Grey Goose Bar and Restaurant
The Seafood Shack
Timbo House
West Dine

Cafes in Rochford

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bourgee
Cafe 206
Costa
Costa
Costa Drive Thru
Potash cafe

Dentists in Rochford

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

White Hart Dental Surgery

Veterinaries in Rochford

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Medivet

Train Stations in Rochford

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hockley
Rochford
Southend Airport
Sutton Hall Railway Station

Gas Stations in Rochford

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Petrol Station
Esso
JET

Golf Courses in Rochford

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rochford Hall Golf Course

Breweries in Rochford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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

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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.

AirportIATAType
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium 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 OfficeAddress
Ashingdon Post Office
Hawkwell Post Office
Martins

Treatment Centers in Rochford

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blackberry Clinic
Hey Baby
Perry Clayman Project
Thorpdene clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rochford

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rochford

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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