Rochford: population and statistics
Rochford has a population of 90,760 (2025) across 167.1 km², or 543 people per km². It ranks 322 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 90,760 residents
- 167.1 km²
- 543 people/km²
Rochford in numbers
Population of Rochford over time
Rochford had 84,291 residents in 2015 and 90,760 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 85,213 |
| 2021 | 86,181 |
| 2022 | 87,204 |
| 2023 | 88,405 |
| 2024 | 89,521 |
| 2025 | 90,760 |
All indicators for Rochford
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Rochford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 102 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.7% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 164 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rochford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 38,680 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 293 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 14.5% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 302 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 16.8% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 185 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 35,558 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 293 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.4% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 115 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.0% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 226 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 81.2% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 1 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 10.7% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 315 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 8.1% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 312 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £412,543 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 70 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 139 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rochford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 81.1% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 66 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.9% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 227 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.0% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 154 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rochford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,125 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 308 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.4 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 160 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,820 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 283 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £44,750 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 54 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Rochford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.4% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 197 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 288 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rochford | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.0% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 258 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Rochford ranks 42 by population.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): 81.2% in Rochford, compared with an average of 66.1% in East and 62.3% across the UK.
Households without central heating: 0.8% in Rochford, compared with an average of 1.2% in East and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 22.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East for “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”.
- “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,402 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Southend-on-Sea, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Southend-on-Sea (185,214 residents), 5 km away.
Business sectors: Rochford
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction22.5% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.2% ×1.2
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.4% ×1.1
Where is Rochford?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rochford?
Rochford has 90,760 residents (2025), ranking 322 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Rochford?
Rochford covers 167.1 km², with a density of 543 people per km².
Is the population of Rochford growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rochford went from 84,291 to 90,760, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Rochford?
Rochford is in East (region). Latitude 51.582, longitude 0.708.
Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership): what is the figure for Rochford?
In Rochford, “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)” stands at 81.2% (2021), ranking 1 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67.3%.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Rochford?
In Rochford, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 273 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Which local authorities border Rochford?
The nearest to Rochford are Southend-on-Sea (5.0 km), Castle Point (11 km), Maldon (12 km), Basildon (18 km), Medway (21 km).