Hullbridge is a riverside village in the district of Rochford, county of Essex, in England, sitting on the north bank of the tidal River Crouch. The village occupies a stretch of estuary and salt‑marsh landscape popular with sailors and birdwatchers, and it grew from a small riverside hamlet into a largely residential community during the 20th century with convenient commuter links to Southend-on-Sea and London.
Historically linked to fishing, boatbuilding and river trade, Hullbridge now has a strong leisure and community focus: marinas, riverside pubs and clubs, local football and cricket teams, and active community groups keep village life lively. The combination of estuarine scenery and close‑knit social facilities gives it the feel of a quiet but engaged riverside settlement rather than a dormitory suburb.
Postcode districts covering Hullbridge
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 6.5 miles
- Bexley 23 miles
- Basildon 7.6 miles
- Colchester 22.1 miles
- Chelmsford 9.7 miles
- Maidstone 24.6 miles
- Gillingham 17.3 miles
- Harlow 24 miles
- Grays 15.3 miles
- Chatham 18.3 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 21.5 miles
- Dartford 21 miles
Neighbouring places
- South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood Ward 1.2 miles
- Downhall and Rawreth Ward 1.5 miles
- South Woodham Ferrers Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Hockley Parish 1.8 miles
- Rawreth Built-up area 1.9 miles
- South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Ward 1.9 miles
- Battlesbridge Built-up area 2 miles
- Rayleigh Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hockley and Hawkwell Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Sweyne Park and Grange Ward 2.2 miles
- Stow Maries Parish 2.8 miles
- Wheatley Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Hullbridge
SS5 6BW, SS5 6LF, SS5 6PL, SS5 6LZ, SS5 6JJ, SS5 6JT, SS5 6DU, SS5 6PG, SS5 6LB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 4.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 24.4 miles
- South Woodham Ferrers Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Battlesbridge Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels near Hullbridge Ad
- The Oakland 2 1.6 miles
- Rettendon Lodge 1.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Southend 4 5.4 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - Rayleigh 3 3.1 miles
- The New Chichester Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- The Ship Hotel 5.9 miles
- Premier Inn Southend Airport 3 5.1 miles
- The Cherry Tree Rochford 5.5 miles
- Premier Inn Basildon - East Mayne 3 5.8 miles
- Oyster Fleet Hotel 2 6.8 miles
Schools in Hullbridge
- Riverside Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roots Hall Stadium 6.3 miles
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 7.1 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 7.3 miles
- Hylands Estate 9.4 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 10.6 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 13.5 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 14.7 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 15.2 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 15.8 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 15.8 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 16 miles