Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

RIDGEWAY, SS6 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGEWAY, SS6 7BJ.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS6 7BJ 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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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SS6 7BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £615k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £615k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS6 7BJ is a sought-after residential area on Ridgeway in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

For serious buyers, SS6 7BJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% 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 £615k, down 9.2% 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 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00111552 (shared with 182 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 7BJ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

7 sales · Mean £ 561,785

Detached

£ 560,000

2 sales · Mean £ 560,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS6 7BJ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Rayleigh Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.3 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils1.0 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils1.1 km
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Wyburns Primary School

Good190 pupils1.3 km
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Edward Francis Primary School

Good422 pupils1.4 km
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The Sweyne Park School

Outstanding1515 pupils1.5 km
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The Deanes

Requires Improvement504 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.5 km
  • Station News0.8 km
  • Argos0.9 km
  • Audley Mills Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist Plc0.6 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Crafty Casks0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Paul Pry0.1 km
  • Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion (Bar)0.9 km
  • Rayleigh Lanes Snooker0.6 km
  • Spread Eagle0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Dansk Cafe1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.4 km
  • Sushi And Bento House0.5 km
  • Charcoal And Earth0.6 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Choi Yin0.5 km
  • Fish And Shish Ltd0.7 km
  • Pink Garlic0.4 km
  • Station Grill0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Food0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh0.8 km
  • Hockley4.8 km
  • Benfleet5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Wheatley Road0.1 km
  • Great Wheatley Road0.1 km
  • The Paul Pry0.2 km
  • The Paul Pry0.2 km
  • The Library0.4 km