Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

HIGH MEAD, SS6 7DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH MEAD, SS6 7DT.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS6 7DT 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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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS6 7DT combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£437k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 39.5% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, SS6 7DT is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, down 39.5% 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 7DT are sourced from Output Area E00111550 (shared with 5 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 7DT. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

3 sales · Mean £ 435,000

Detached

£ 450,000

7 sales · Mean £ 503,928

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

SS6 7DT has low crime rates — 14 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 offences26
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Rayleigh Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.4 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.7 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils1.0 km
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The Sweyne Park School

Outstanding1515 pupils1.1 km
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Edward Francis Primary School

Good422 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

Good383 pupils1.3 km
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Down Hall Primary School

Good238 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Grange Foodstore0.9 km
  • Pot Herbs0.9 km
  • Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.5 km
  • Station News0.5 km
  • Audley Mills Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Crafty Casks0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Paul Pry0.4 km
  • Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion (Bar)0.8 km
  • Rayleigh Lanes Snooker0.6 km
  • Spread Eagle0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.5 km
  • Cafe No. 110.7 km
  • Sushi And Bento House0.6 km
  • Charcoal And Earth0.7 km
  • Hazels Meze Bar \& Grill0.7 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Choi Yin0.5 km
  • Fish And Shish Ltd0.9 km
  • Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips0.9 km
  • Pink Garlic0.5 km
  • Station Grill0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Food0.5 km
  • Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh0.6 km
  • Hockley4.8 km
  • Battlesbridge4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Paul Pry0.4 km
  • The Paul Pry0.4 km
  • Rayleigh Rail Station0.5 km
  • Railway Station0.5 km
  • Railway Station0.5 km