Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

SPRING GARDENS, SS6 7DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING GARDENS, SS6 7DQ.

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

341

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS6 7DQ 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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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

SS6 7DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £399k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SS6 7DQ is a sought-after residential area on Spring Gardens in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS6, SS6 7DQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k. 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 7DQ are sourced from Output Area E00111553 (shared with 11 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 7DQ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

5 sales · Mean £ 398,600

Terraced

£ 320,000

2 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Detached

£ 527,500

1 sales · Mean £ 527,500

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

SS6 7DQ has low crime rates — 18 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 offences37
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Rayleigh Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils0.2 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.8 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils0.9 km
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The Sweyne Park School

Outstanding1515 pupils1.2 km
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Edward Francis Primary School

Good422 pupils1.3 km
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Wyburns Primary School

Good190 pupils1.5 km
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

Good383 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.4 km
  • Station News0.6 km
  • Audley Mills Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist Plc0.5 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Crafty Casks0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Paul Pry0.2 km
  • Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion (Bar)0.8 km
  • Rayleigh Lanes Snooker0.5 km
  • Spread Eagle0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.4 km
  • Cafe No. 110.8 km
  • Sushi And Bento House0.5 km
  • Barrintons0.9 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Choi Yin0.4 km
  • Fish And Shish Ltd0.7 km
  • Pink Garlic0.3 km
  • Station Grill0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Food0.4 km
  • Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh0.6 km
  • Hockley4.8 km
  • Battlesbridge5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Paul Pry0.2 km
  • The Paul Pry0.2 km
  • Great Wheatley Road0.3 km
  • Great Wheatley Road0.3 km
  • The Library0.4 km