Postcode Analysis Rochford, East of England

CANTERBURY CLOSE, SS6 9PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY CLOSE, SS6 9PS.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Down Hall Primary School

Good238 pupils0.3 km
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The Sweyne Park School

Outstanding1515 pupils0.4 km
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St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth

Good143 pupils0.7 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement431 pupils0.7 km
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Edward Francis Primary School

Good422 pupils0.7 km
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The FitzWimarc School

Good1701 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School

Good383 pupils1.3 km
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Rayleigh Primary School

Outstanding459 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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