Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

ROOKERY CLOSE, SS6 7DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROOKERY CLOSE, SS6 7DN.

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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 7DN 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS6 7DN combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£790k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £790k.

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

SS6 7DN is a well-regarded residential area on Rookery Close in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS6, SS6 7DN offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £790k. 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 7DN 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 7DN. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 750,000

8 sales · Mean £ 691,875

Semi-Detached

£ 680,000

1 sales · Mean £ 680,000

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

Crime around SS6 7DN is moderate at 63 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.

Violence and sexual offences129
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson28
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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Rayleigh Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.1 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.6 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils0.7 km
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Edward Francis Primary School

Good422 pupils1.0 km
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The Sweyne Park School

Outstanding1515 pupils1.0 km
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Down Hall Primary School

Good238 pupils1.4 km
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Wyburns Primary School

Good190 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

Good383 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.2 km
  • Station News0.4 km
  • Grange Foodstore1.0 km
  • Pot Herbs1.0 km
  • Audley Mills Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Paul Pry0.4 km
  • Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.4 km
  • Royal British Legion (Bar)0.5 km
  • Rayleigh Lanes Snooker0.3 km
  • Spread Eagle0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.2 km
  • Cafe No. 110.6 km
  • Sushi And Bento House0.2 km
  • Barrintons0.7 km
  • Charcoal And Earth0.4 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Choi Yin0.2 km
  • Fish And Shish Ltd0.6 km
  • Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips0.9 km
  • Pink Garlic0.2 km
  • Station Grill0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Food0.2 km
  • Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Crafty Casks0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh0.4 km
  • Hockley4.5 km
  • Battlesbridge4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Library0.2 km
  • The Paul Pry0.3 km
  • Eastwood Road0.3 km
  • Eastwood Road0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km