Hockley
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| Population | 8,909 2001 |
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| District | Rochford |
| Shire county | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOCKLEY |
| Postcode district | SS5 4 |
| Dial code | 01702 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Rayleigh |
| European Parliament | East of England |
| List of places: UK • England • Essex | |
Hockley is a large village and civil parish in Essex, England located between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea. More specifically it lies between Rayleigh and Rochford. It came to prominence during the coming of the railway in the 1890s and has a population of around 10,000 people where many are commuters to London. The parish of Hockley itself has a population of 8,909 (2001 census), while the urban area runs into the neighbouring parish of Hawkwell. Hockley railway station serves the village.
There are three well known pubs in Hockley, which are still in business- the Spa Hotel in the village, the Bull Inn close to Hockley Woods and the White Hart Inn west of the village The village green at the White Hart has hosted cricket games, bonfires on 5th November, and many other childrens' games in the past.
Hockley is an Old English name meaning a woodland clearing belonging to a man called Hocca and today there is still a large wooded area named Hockley woods. Notable buildings in the town include the St Peter and Paul twelfth century church with octagonal tower and a Victorian spa pump room which is a listed building.
Hockley is also home of a burial mound, Plumberow Mount, which was excavated in 1913. The excavation found a Roman coin and some Saxon pottery which may indicate a secondary burial. The oval mound is 4 metres high and has a flattened tip. Currently it is surrounded by a metal fence to protect the site from cyclists.
Hockley has a fairly low crime rate and the local police force are often seen patrolling the streets either by car or on foot.
Hockley is split into three wards: Hockley East, Hockley South and Hockley West, all of which are Conservative.
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