SS6 9JS is a sought-after residential area on Down Hall 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 9JS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, up 19.7% 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 9JS are sourced from Output Area E00111364 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWN HALL ROAD, SS6 9JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWN HALL ROAD, SS6 9JS.
289
47
£ 53,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS6 9JS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SS6 9JS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £190k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 19.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 9JS. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 182,500
6 sales · Mean £ 185,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS6 9JS has low crime rates — 16 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
Glebe Primary School
Edward Francis Primary School
The Sweyne Park School
Down Hall Primary School
The FitzWimarc School
Rayleigh Primary School
St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Mr Simms Of Rayleigh LTD0.8 km
- Station News0.5 km
- Grange Foodstore0.7 km
- Pot Herbs0.7 km
- Audley Mills Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Bogaz Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
- Cafe No. 110.2 km
- Sushi And Bento House0.8 km
- Barrintons0.7 km
- Charcoal And Earth0.9 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Choi Yin0.8 km
- Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips0.6 km
- Pink Garlic0.9 km
- Station Grill0.5 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar0.4 km
- Royal British Legion (Bar)0.4 km
- Rayleigh Lanes Snooker0.8 km
- Spread Eagle0.8 km
- The Half Moon0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Food0.9 km
- Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Crafty Casks0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh0.4 km
- Hockley4.1 km
- Battlesbridge4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cheapside East0.2 km
- The Travellers Joy0.2 km
- Cheapside East0.2 km
- The Travellers Joy0.2 km
- Railway Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS69JS · Data under Open Government Licence