Area360 logo

Find postcode

Downhall and Rawreth

Interactive map displaying Downhall and Rawreth

About

Downhall and Rawreth is a primarily rural ward in the Rochford district. It encompasses several small settlements, including the village of Rawreth and the hamlet of Downhall, set within a landscape of working farmland and scattered woodlands. The area is characterised by quiet country lanes and a number of historic farmsteads.

A notable feature is the Rawreth Industrial Estate, which provides significant local employment alongside the agricultural sector. The terrain is gently undulating, with fields bordered by hedgerows and drainage ditches common in this part of Essex. The parish church of St. Nicholas in Rawreth dates to the Norman period, anchoring the community's long history.

Area overview

On average Downhall and Rawreth has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Downhall and Rawreth is £66,650 per year. There are 3 schools in Downhall and Rawreth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Downhall and Rawreth is home to around 6,592 people, with a population density of about 511.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Downhall and Rawreth Population
6,592
Population density
511.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.75(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.71(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.37(-1%)
Other theft
6.07(+9%)
Public order
5.31(+2%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,132
93.01%
Other White
81
1.23%
Indian
58
0.88%
Irish
50
0.76%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.68%
Total population: 6,593

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,354
25.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,041
19.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,002
18.91%
No qualifications
825
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
663
12.51%
Total 16+ residents: 5,298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,070
41.98%
Owns outright
1,028
40.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
216
8.47%
Other social rented
167
6.55%
Other forms of private rent
38
1.49%
Total households: 2,549

Property prices in Downhall and Rawreth

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Downhall and Rawreth area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Downhall and Rawreth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downhall and Rawreth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£575,000
Flats3£187,500
Semi-Detached24£420,000
Terraced23£370,000

10 years median price trend in Downhall and Rawreth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downhall and Rawreth.

All postcodes in Downhall and Rawreth

SS69DJ

Sweyne Close

SS69FW

Gunn Close

SS69XD

Millard Walk

SS69QY

Maple Drive

SS69RZ

Bristol Close

SS69EX

Beke Hall Chase South

SS69PW

Paignton Close

SS69PZ

Rawreth Lane

SS69QD

Rawreth Lane

SS69UL

Carters Crescent

SS69UQ

Andrewes Way

SS118SH

Church Road

SS69JW

Quest End

SS69NN

Ferndale Road

SS69NW

Ferndale Road

SS69NX

Mortimer Road

SS69XN

Amersham Court

SS69GB

Brunswick Place

SS69NZ

Hullbridge Road

SS69GD

Belgrave Close

SS69PG

Brixham Close

SS69PH

Torquay Close

SS69PL

Everest

SS69UH

Salisbury Close

SS117RJ

Hawk Hill

SS118SS

Rawreth Lane

SS118UB

Doublegate Lane

SS69XB

Heron Walk

SS69DR

London Road

SS69NP

Norman Crescent

SS69RQ

Havana Drive

SS118TF

Beeches Road

SS68DF

Hambro Hill

SS118TA

Chelmsford Road

SS69PJ

Exmouth Drive

SS69RF

Trenders Avenue

SS69PP

Temple Way

SS69QB

Manns Way

SS69SS

Salem Walk

SS118SX

Bedloes Avenue

SS118SN

Rawreth Lane

SS69HU

Diamond Close

SS69SU

Boston Avenue

SS69SW

Harberts Way

SS69XF

Daniels Close

SS118SA

London Road

SS69PY

Lubbards Close

SS69DQ

Hartford Close

SS118SQ

Church Road

SS69DG

Maine Crescent

SS69EU

St Johns Drive

SS69RA

Hooley Drive

SS69XP

Nayland Close

SS69DB

Victoria Avenue

SS69GN

Laburnum Way

SS69PU

Hullbridge Road

SS69QL

Hullbridge Road

SS69QP

Downhall Park Way

SS69RS

Imperial Park

SS69DE

Cheapside West

SS69DF

Fairmead

SS69PS

Canterbury Close

SS69QR

Norwich Crescent

SS69RY

Durham Way

SS69UP

Gowlett Mews

SS69GS

Arundel Gardens

SS69LP

Down Hall Road

SS69PA

Fairland Close

SS69RB

Parkhurst Drive

SS69NT

Hullbridge Road

SS69UU

Nicholas Walk

SS118SR

Rawreth Lane

SS69RT

Kelso Close

SS69XH

Rawreth Lane

SS69UR

Chancellor Street

SS69RE

Rutland Drive

SS118TL

Highlands Road

SS69PT

Farm View

SS69RH

Winchester Drive

SS69RU

Truro Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.