SS6 7DR is a sought-after residential area on Love Lane in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS6 7DR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £396k, up 5.9% 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 7DR are sourced from Output Area E00111551 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVE LANE, SS6 7DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVE LANE, SS6 7DR.
336
42
£ 46,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS6 7DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SS6 7DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £396k, 72% 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. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 7DR. The average age is 42.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
12 sales · Mean £ 354,666
Terraced
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Detached
£ 490,000
3 sales · Mean £ 485,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS6 7DR has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Grange Foodstore0.7 km
- Pot Herbs0.7 km
- Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.5 km
- Station News0.2 km
- Audley Mills Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Paul Pry0.6 km
- Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.5 km
- Royal British Legion (Bar)0.6 km
- Rayleigh Lanes Snooker0.5 km
- Spread Eagle0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe No. 110.5 km
- Sushi And Bento House0.5 km
- Barrintons0.8 km
- Charcoal And Earth0.6 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Choi Yin0.5 km
- Fish And Shish Ltd0.8 km
- Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips0.7 km
- Pink Garlic0.4 km
- Station Grill0.2 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
- Rayleigh0.3 km
- Hockley4.6 km
- Battlesbridge4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rayleigh Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Rayleigh Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS67DR · Data under Open Government Licence