Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

WESTERN ROAD, SS6 7AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, SS6 7AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

346

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS6 7AY 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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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS6 7AY's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SS6 7AY is a sought-after residential area on Western Road, 1.1km from Little Common in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

For serious buyers, SS6 7AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00111554 (shared with 14 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 7AY. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,200,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,145,928

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

SS6 7AY has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Rayleigh Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.9 km
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Cedar Hall School

Good164 pupils1.3 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils1.4 km
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The Deanes

Requires Improvement504 pupils1.4 km
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Thundersley Primary School

Good457 pupils1.5 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Paul Pry0.6 km
  • The Roebuck1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • TRSC Cafe0.9 km
  • Bogaz Turkish Restaurant1.0 km
  • Stack House Gym1.0 km
  • The Rayleigh Weir Harvester0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Argos1.0 km
  • Newsflash Newsagent1.0 km
  • Autohalt Service Station (Esso)0.5 km
  • Shell UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Wickes0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pink Garlic1.0 km
  • Yat Wong's1.0 km
  • Rayleigh Spicy1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Food1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh1.2 km
  • Benfleet4.6 km
  • Battlesbridge5.3 km