Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

WALTHAM ROAD, SS6 9BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTHAM ROAD, SS6 9BA.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 51,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SS6 9BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £347k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £347k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SS6 9BA is a sought-after residential area on Waltham Road in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Sweyne Park and Grange ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS6, SS6 9BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k. 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 9BA are sourced from Output Area E00111371 (shared with 8 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 9BA. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 309,000

4 sales · Mean £ 328,250

Detached

£ 330,000

2 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Terraced

£ 294,000

1 sales · Mean £ 294,000

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

SS6 9BA has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order5

school Local Schools

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The Sweyne Park School

Outstanding1515 pupils0.5 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

Good383 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth

Good143 pupils1.0 km
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Rayleigh Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils1.0 km
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Down Hall Primary School

Good238 pupils1.1 km
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Edward Francis Primary School

Good422 pupils1.2 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Station News0.6 km
  • M & J Berrett0.1 km
  • Down Hall Stores0.8 km
  • Wildwood Farm (Farm Shop)0.7 km
  • Grange Foodstore0.1 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Cafe No. 110.6 km
  • Bight0.6 km
  • Silver City0.4 km
  • The Brilliant Coffee Co0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion (Rayleigh) Ltd1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Golden Palace0.6 km
  • Hong Kong Chef0.4 km
  • Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips0.2 km
  • Station Grill0.6 km
  • Grub And Go0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar1.0 km
  • Royal British Legion (Bar)1.0 km
  • Rayleigh Town Sports And Social Club0.4 km
  • Grange Community Centre0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rayleigh0.6 km
  • Battlesbridge4.0 km
  • Hockley4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Purleigh Road0.1 km
  • Purleigh Road0.1 km
  • Victoria Avenue0.2 km
  • Victoria Avenue0.2 km
  • Falcon Close0.2 km