SS6 7AE is a sought-after residential area on High Road, 1.4km from Little Common in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS6, SS6 7AE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k, down 18.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SS6 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00111555 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH ROAD, SS6 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, SS6 7AE.
368
42
£ 46,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS6 7AE combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£411k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 7AE. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 410,000
4 sales · Mean £ 418,750
Semi-Detached
£ 414,000
3 sales · Mean £ 411,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS6 7AE has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rayleigh Primary School
The Deanes
Cedar Hall School
Wyburns Primary School
The FitzWimarc School
Glebe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.9 km
- Argos0.5 km
- Audley Mills Pharmacy0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist Plc0.9 km
- Lloyds Phamacy0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn0.2 km
- Crafty Casks0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Paul Pry0.5 km
- The Woodmans Arms1.0 km
- Rayleigh Lanes Snooker0.9 km
- Spread Eagle0.9 km
- The Roebuck0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Dansk Cafe0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.7 km
- Sushi And Bento House0.9 km
- Charcoal And Earth0.9 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Choi Yin0.8 km
- Fish And Shish Ltd0.9 km
- Pink Garlic0.8 km
- Yat Wong's0.8 km
- Ali Baba's Kebabs0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh1.2 km
- Benfleet4.7 km
- Leigh-On-Sea5.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Weir0.1 km
- The Weir0.1 km
- Sainsburys Store0.3 km
- Sainsburys Store0.3 km
- Great Wheatley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS67AE · Data under Open Government Licence