SS6 7DY is a mixed residential area located 1.4km from Rayleigh in Rayleigh. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wheatley ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SS6 7DY are sourced from Output Area E00111549 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS6 7DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS6 7DY.
277
37
£ 46,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS6 7DY spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 7DY. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS6 7DY is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The FitzWimarc School
Rayleigh Primary School
Edward Francis Primary School
Glebe Primary School
The Sweyne Park School
Wyburns Primary School
Down Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.3 km
- Station News0.6 km
- Grouts The Bakers0.2 km
- M&Co0.2 km
- Savers Health \& Beauty0.1 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Paul Pry0.7 km
- The Half Moon0.0 km
- Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.3 km
- Royal British Legion (Bar)0.3 km
- The Yard Barista Bar0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.4 km
- Cafe No. 110.6 km
- The Yard0.3 km
- Bar Blanco0.3 km
- Bight0.6 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Choi Yin0.3 km
- Fish And Shish0.4 km
- Golden Bagel Rayleigh0.1 km
- Golden Palace0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.1 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Food0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crafty Casks0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh0.5 km
- Hockley4.0 km
- Battlesbridge5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bull Lane0.0 km
- Bull Lane0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS67DY · Data under Open Government Licence