Hockley Comes Together: Pop-Up Power on Small Business Saturday!




As November arrives and Remembrance season begins, the heart of Hockley Village has once again come alive with a stunning tribute of red. Over the weekend, visitors to the Village shopping area were greeted by an extraordinary sight, thousands of hand-knitted poppies cascading across railings, fences, and shopfronts.
A growing number of Londoners are swapping city chaos for the greener, calmer pastures of places like Hadleigh, Benfleet, Rayleigh & Hockley, where the air is fresher, the homes are bigger, and the coffee still hits the spot. So what’s the big appeal? And why are so many people heading east with a Rightmove tab permanently open? Let’s take a look.
Thinking of putting your home on the market soon? If you’re aiming to list within the next 90 days, this guide is for you. Here’s how to sharpen your strategy so you don’t just sell, you get the sale you want.
This Halloween, something spook-tacular is happening in Hockley. For the first time ever we present the Hockley Halloween Trail 2025! Whether you're a little monster or just young at heart, this is your invitation to enjoy a safe, exciting Halloween adventure right in the heart of our village.