SS6 8EH is a mixed residential area located 1.3km 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.
Day-to-day life in SS6 8EH has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SS6 8EH are sourced from Output Area E00111547 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS6 8EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS6 8EH.
312
48
£ 46,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS6 8EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, SS6 8EH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 8EH. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS6 8EH is moderate at 62 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 LTD0.4 km
- Station News0.6 km
- Grouts The Bakers0.2 km
- M&Co0.3 km
- Savers Health \& Beauty0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Paul Pry0.8 km
- The Half Moon0.0 km
- Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.3 km
- Royal British Legion (Bar)0.3 km
- The Yard Barista Bar0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe No. 110.6 km
- The Yard0.4 km
- Bar Blanco0.3 km
- Bight0.6 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Choi Yin0.4 km
- Fish And Shish0.5 km
- Golden Bagel Rayleigh0.1 km
- Golden Palace0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.1 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Food0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crafty Casks0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh0.6 km
- Hockley4.0 km
- Battlesbridge5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bull Lane0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Bull Lane0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS68EH · Data under Open Government Licence