SS6 7DU is a sought-after residential area on High Mead in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS6, SS6 7DU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k. 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 7DU are sourced from Output Area E00111550 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH MEAD, SS6 7DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH MEAD, SS6 7DU.
319
45
£ 46,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS6 7DU 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS6 7DU's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £402k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 7DU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 367,500
10 sales · Mean £ 388,700
Detached
£ 487,000
3 sales · Mean £ 490,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS6 7DU has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rayleigh Primary School
Glebe Primary School
The FitzWimarc School
The Sweyne Park School
Edward Francis Primary School
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Down Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Grange Foodstore0.9 km
- Pot Herbs0.9 km
- Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.5 km
- Station News0.4 km
- Audley Mills Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 20 more
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, Cafe
46 nearby- Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe No. 110.7 km
- Sushi And Bento House0.5 km
- Barrintons1.0 km
- Charcoal And Earth0.7 km
- + 41 more
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 Grill0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Food0.5 km
- Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crafty Casks0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh0.5 km
- Hockley4.8 km
- Battlesbridge4.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Paul Pry0.4 km
- The Paul Pry0.4 km
- Rayleigh Rail Station0.4 km
- Railway Station0.4 km
- Railway Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS67DU · Data under Open Government Licence