Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

DURHAM WAY, SS6 9RY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM WAY, SS6 9RY.

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Population

503

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS6 9RY 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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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS6 9RY combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£567k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £567k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SS6 9RY is a sought-after residential area on Durham Way in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Downhall and Rawreth ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS6, SS6 9RY offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k, down 1.3% 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 9RY are sourced from Output Area E00111336 (shared with 7 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 9RY. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 567,500

3 sales · Mean £ 534,166

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

SS6 9RY has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Down Hall Primary School

Good238 pupils0.3 km
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The Sweyne Park School

Outstanding1515 pupils0.7 km
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St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth

Good143 pupils0.7 km
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Edward Francis Primary School

Good422 pupils0.8 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils1.0 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils1.3 km
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

Good383 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cafe No. 111.0 km
  • Rayleigh Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • Travellers Joy0.9 km
  • Grub's Up1.0 km
  • Bight1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Jon Gold Butchers0.8 km
  • Down Hall Stores0.8 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Hambro News\& Convenience0.4 km
  • The Bagelry0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips1.0 km
  • Churchills0.6 km
  • Grub And Go0.8 km
  • Spice Hut0.3 km
  • Yongs0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Rayleigh Cricket Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh1.2 km
  • Hockley3.8 km
  • Battlesbridge3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Farm View0.3 km
  • Farm View0.3 km
  • Rawreth Lane0.4 km
  • Rawreth Lane0.4 km
  • Brooklyn Drive0.4 km