Rochford
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Rochford district lies in south Essex, with a mix of countryside, estuary coastline, and small towns. Rochford itself is a historic market town, while nearby settlements include Rayleigh, with its medieval castle mound, and Hockley, surrounded by woodlands. The district borders Southend and includes London Southend Airport. The Crouch and Roach estuaries shape its geography, with sailing, fishing, and nature reserves along the coastline. Villages and rural landscapes add to the district’s diversity, creating a balance between countryside and urban influence.
The local authority for this district is: Rochford District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Essex is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Essex County Council.
Constituencies in Rochford
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Wards in Rochford
Rochford is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Downhall and Rawreth
- Foulness and The Wakerings
- Hawkwell East
- Hawkwell West
- Hockley
- Hockley and Ashingdon
- Hullbridge
- Lodge
- Roche North and Rural
- Roche South
- Sweyne Park and Grange
- Trinity
- Wheatley