SS6 7AY is a sought-after residential area on Western Road, 1.1km from Little Common in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS6 7AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00111554 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERN ROAD, SS6 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, SS6 7AY.
346
47
£ 46,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS6 7AY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS6 7AY's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 7AY. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,145,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS6 7AY has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rayleigh Primary School
Cedar Hall School
Glebe Primary School
The Deanes
Thundersley Primary School
The FitzWimarc School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Paul Pry0.6 km
- The Roebuck1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- TRSC Cafe0.9 km
- Bogaz Turkish Restaurant1.0 km
- Stack House Gym1.0 km
- The Rayleigh Weir Harvester0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Argos1.0 km
- Newsflash Newsagent1.0 km
- Autohalt Service Station (Esso)0.5 km
- Shell UK Ltd0.6 km
- Wickes0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pink Garlic1.0 km
- Yat Wong's1.0 km
- Rayleigh Spicy1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh1.2 km
- Benfleet4.6 km
- Battlesbridge5.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS67AY · Data under Open Government Licence