Living in Rochford
Kings Hill Park offers easy access to local green spaces, many within walking distance or a short drive. The
Magnolia Park & Nature Reserve, 16 minutes on foot, is perfect for birdwatching and woodland walks. Nearby, Kirby’s Nature Area is ideal for hikes, while King George’s Field, just a 4-minute drive away, features a play park and is dog-friendly. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the
Clements Hall Leisure Centre, only a 5-minute drive away
,. with pools, football pitches, a gym, and a crèche. Rochford also offers various sports clubs, including
Rochford Hundred Golf Club (19-minute walk) and local football clubs. For family fun, the
Call of the Wild Zoo, 22 minutes by car, is home to exotic animals like coatis, zebras, wallabies, Nile monitors, skunks, and binturongs. Nearby, you’ll find
Rollacity skating rink and
Monkey Bizness Rochford, offering indoor soft play and a café. Alternatively,
the coastline, just 5 miles away, offers activities such as paddleboarding, kayaking, and boating. There are also plenty of museums and exhibitions to visit, including
Prittlewell Priory,
Southchurch Hall & Gardens, the
Beecroft Art Gallery, and the
Southend Central Museum & Planetarium.
Getting to and from Rochford
Our
new build development in Rochford, Essex is well-connected, making it ideal for commuters. The A127 is just a 7-minute drive away, providing easy access to Southend-on-Sea in 10 minutes and to London via the A13 in 1 hour and 11 minutes. For train travel, Rochford Train Station, which offers parking, is just
4 minutes by car or 14 minutes by bus our development. The station runs 60 trains daily to London Liverpool Street and connects to the London Overground at Romford, linking to places like Upminster, Watford, Richmond, and Brixton. Rochford is also just one train stop away from Southend Airport, putting air travel within easy reach. You can drive to the airport in 6 minutes or take a direct bus for 20 minutes right next to our development. Southend Airport offers direct flights to destinations across Europe and Africa.
Things to do in Rochford
With our Kings Hill Park new build homes on Ashingdon Road, homeowners enjoy easy access to everyday essentials in the town centre and nearby shops. Your local supermarket, Co-op, is just 10-minute walk up Ashingdon Road. Heading down Ashingdon Road, you’ll find a variety of local shops within walking distance of the development, including Sapwood DIY for hardware supplies. For a wider selection, Rochford town centre is just a 5-minute
drive away and offers a range of shops such as Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. Alternatively, the Southend Airport Retail Park is only a 7-minute drive and features stores like Pets at Home, B&M, and Next. Additionally, in Southend-on-Sea, you’ll find retail therapy at the
Victoria Shopping Centre, with shops like Boots, H. Samuel, and Deichmann. There is also plenty of entertainment for everyone in the family to enjoy including
IndiRock bouldering, Teddy Station, Warhammer and Spy Missions, an obstacle course venue.
Popular schools in Rochford
Our Rochford new homes are perfectly located near a range of high-quality schools, including:
- The Holt Farm Infant & Junior School. Both schools are just a few minutes’ walk from the development and share a site, playground, and kitchen facilities. This setup ensures a smooth transition for children aged 4 to 7 at the Infant School as they move to the Junior School for ages 7 to 11.
- St. Teresa's Catholic Primary School. Located just a 7-minute walk away, this school provides a supportive learning environment for children aged 5 to 11. Its broad curriculum includes Music, Spanish, Science, and Computing, and it has strong links with two local parishes.
- The King Edmund School is a secondary school and sixth form for students aged 11 to 18.It is currently developing a new building with state-of-the-art facilities such as art rooms, workshops, and an activity studio. It is only a 12-minute walk from our development.
- South Essex College caters to students aged 16 and above. This college offers a variety of A-levels, school leaver courses, and apprenticeships in fields such as applied science with technology, air cabin crew, hairdressing, art & design, and performing arts, as well as adult education courses.
