SS6 7BS is a sought-after residential area on High Street in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS6, SS6 7BS offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00111552 (shared with 182 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SS6 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SS6 7BS.
323
42
£ 46,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS6 7BS 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
SS6 7BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 7BS. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS6 7BS has low crime rates — 47 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 FitzWimarc School
Glebe Primary School
Edward Francis Primary School
The Sweyne Park School
Wyburns Primary School
Down Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.2 km
- Station News0.6 km
- Wickes1.0 km
- Grouts The Bakers0.4 km
- M&Co0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn0.8 km
- Crafty Casks0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Paul Pry0.2 km
- The Half Moon0.6 km
- Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.6 km
- Royal British Legion (Bar)0.7 km
- The Yard Barista Bar0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.1 km
- Cafe No. 110.8 km
- The Yard0.2 km
- Bar Blanco0.3 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Choi Yin0.2 km
- Fish And Shish0.5 km
- Golden Bagel Rayleigh0.5 km
- Golden Palace0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh0.6 km
- Hockley4.6 km
- Battlesbridge5.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Paul Pry0.0 km
- The Paul Pry0.1 km
- The Library0.1 km
- Eastwood Road0.2 km
- Eastwood Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS67BS · Data under Open Government Licence