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.
DURHAM WAY, SS6 9RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM WAY, SS6 9RY.
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38
£ 53,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Down Hall Primary School
The Sweyne Park School
St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth
Edward Francis Primary School
Glebe Primary School
The FitzWimarc School
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SS69RY · Data under Open Government Licence