SS6 7BY is a mixed residential area on High Street in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
The people who live in SS6 7BY are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £186k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS6 7BY are sourced from Output Area E00111549 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SS6 7BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SS6 7BY.
277
37
£ 46,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS6 7BY spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 7BY. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 180,000
4 sales · Mean £ 180,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS6 7BY is moderate at 65 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
23 nearby- Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.0 km
- Station News0.5 km
- Grouts The Bakers0.2 km
- M&Co0.1 km
- Savers Health \& Beauty0.2 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn1.0 km
- Crafty Casks0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Paul Pry0.4 km
- The Half Moon0.3 km
- Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.4 km
- Royal British Legion (Bar)0.5 km
- The Yard Barista Bar0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.1 km
- Cafe No. 110.7 km
- The Yard0.1 km
- Bar Blanco0.1 km
- Bight0.7 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Choi Yin0.0 km
- Fish And Shish0.4 km
- Golden Bagel Rayleigh0.3 km
- Golden Palace0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh0.5 km
- Hockley4.3 km
- Battlesbridge5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Eastwood Road0.1 km
- Eastwood Road0.1 km
- The Library0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SS67BY · Data under Open Government Licence