SS6 9PS is a sought-after residential area on Canterbury Close in Rayleigh. Administratively it sits within Downhall and Rawreth ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS6, SS6 9PS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9PS are sourced from Output Area E00111339 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY CLOSE, SS6 9PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY CLOSE, SS6 9PS.
269
50
£ 53,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS6 9PS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS6 9PS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 94% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS6 9PS. The average age is 50.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SS6 9PS has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Down Hall Primary School
The Sweyne Park School
St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth
Glebe Primary School
Edward Francis Primary School
The FitzWimarc School
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Rayleigh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Station News1.0 km
- Grange Foodstore0.7 km
- Pot Herbs0.7 km
- Down Hall Stores0.5 km
- Asda0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cafe No. 110.7 km
- Rayleigh Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Travellers Joy0.6 km
- Grub's Up0.8 km
- Bight0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rayleigh Town Sports And Social Club0.9 km
- Royal British Legion (Bar)1.0 km
- The Rayleigh Cricket Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips0.7 km
- Station Grill1.0 km
- Churchills0.7 km
- Grub And Go0.7 km
- Spice Hut0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh0.9 km
- Battlesbridge3.9 km
- Hockley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Deepdene Avenue0.4 km
- Deepdene Avenue0.4 km
- Brooklyn Drive0.4 km
- Brooklyn Drive0.5 km
- Cheapside East0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS69PS · Data under Open Government Licence