Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

GREAT WHEATLEY ROAD, SS6 7AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT WHEATLEY ROAD, SS6 7AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

341

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS6 7AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SS6 7AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.4M, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 55.6% year-on-year.

home £1,437,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS6 7AP is a sought-after residential area on Great Wheatley 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 7AP offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M, up 55.6% 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 7AP are sourced from Output Area E00111553 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 7AP. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 922,500

10 sales · Mean £ 1,056,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SS6 7AP has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Rayleigh Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.6 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils1.1 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils1.3 km
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The Sweyne Park School

Outstanding1515 pupils1.5 km
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

Good383 pupils1.6 km
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Cedar Hall School

Good164 pupils1.6 km
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The Deanes

Requires Improvement504 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.8 km
  • Station News0.9 km
  • Audley Mills Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemist Plc0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Crafty Casks0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Paul Pry0.4 km
  • Rayleigh Lanes Snooker0.8 km
  • Spread Eagle0.8 km
  • The Pink Toothbrush1.0 km
  • The Roebuck0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.7 km
  • Sushi And Bento House0.8 km
  • Charcoal And Earth0.8 km
  • Kings Fish Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Choi Yin0.7 km
  • Fish And Shish Ltd1.0 km
  • Pink Garlic0.7 km
  • Station Grill0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh1.0 km
  • Benfleet4.9 km
  • Hockley5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Wheatley Road0.3 km
  • Great Wheatley Road0.4 km
  • The Paul Pry0.5 km