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About

Wheatley ward occupies the northern section of Rochford town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area includes a mix of housing types, from post-war developments to more modern estates, serving a primarily suburban community. Its boundaries are largely defined by main roads like Ashingdon Road and the railway line, creating a distinct neighbourhood within the wider town.

The area is centred around a traditional high street with independent shops and essential services. A notable local feature is the proximity to the Rochford Hundred Golf Club, whose grounds border the ward. Open spaces include King George's Playing Field, providing recreational areas amidst the housing. The ward maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere, separate from the more central parts of Rochford.

Area overview

On average Wheatley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wheatley is £60,998 per year. There are 2 schools in Wheatley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wheatley is home to around 6,536 people, with a population density of about 2,100.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wheatley Population
6,536
Population density
2,100.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.22(+40%)
Shoplifting
13.77(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.49(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.5(+18%)
Public order
5.05(-1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,064
92.76%
Other White
126
1.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.55%
Chinese
35
0.54%
Total population: 6,537

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,242
22.88%
No qualifications
1,109
20.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
931
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
927
17.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
690
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,428

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,271
44.25%
Owns with a mortgage
911
31.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
358
12.47%
Other social rented
238
8.29%
Other forms of private rent
49
1.71%
Total households: 2,872

Property prices in Wheatley

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Wheatley area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wheatley 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 Wheatley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats27£220,000
Terraced2£482,500
Semi-Detached45£417,500
Detached25£575,000

10 years median price trend in Wheatley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wheatley.

All postcodes in Wheatley

SS67HZ

The Bailey

SS67QA

High Street

SS67QB

High Street

SS67ST

Shannon Avenue

SS68NP

Coniston Close

SS67RH

Richmond Drive

SS67DH

Poyntens

SS68AB

Elm Drive

SS67BS

High Street

SS67QL

Nursery Close

SS67UR

Brook Road

SS68LZ

Bull Lane

SS68JQ

Websters Way

SS60BG

High Street

SS68AU

Station Crescent

SS67AL

Great Wheatley Road

SS68JJ

Derwent Avenue

SS67DQ

Spring Gardens

SS67HJ

Highmead

SS67EW

High Street

SS68JA

Stile Lane

SS67DU

High Mead

SS67EE

Church Street

SS67TN

Hilltop Close

SS68GJ

Hockley Road

SS67JL

Finchfield

SS68LG

Keswick Close

SS60BU

High Street

SS68LD

Bull Lane

SS67RJ

Richmond Drive

SS67GB

Castle Road

SS67BY

High Street

SS67HA

Crown Hill

SS67DZ

High Mead

SS67DG

Burrows Way

SS60BE

High Street

SS68JD

Bull Lane

SS67SL

High Road

SS67BX

High Street

SS67AX

Western Road

SS67AW

Great Wheatley Road

SS67UT

Brook Road

SS67DT

High Mead

SS68JP

Highfield Crescent

SS68LE

Derwent Avenue

SS67RL

Manor Close

SS67SY

Weir Gardens

SS67FP

Kingswood Mews

SS67JE

Eastwood Road

SS67BT

High Street

SS67HL

Station Road

SS67BG

Holly Tree Gardens

SS67BH

Kingswood Crescent

SS67EJ

High Street

SS67HD

The Knoll

SS68LH

Rydal Close

SS68LY

Bull Lane

SS60BN

High Street

SS67TH

Weir Gardens

SS60DY

Wheatley

SS67DR

Love Lane

SS67QP

Hardwick Close

SS67QF

Castle Road

SS68EB

Hockley Road

SS60BH

High Street

SS67AD

High Road

SS67FU

Eastwood Road

SS67QE

Sykesmead

SS67JB

High Street

SS68BE

Hockley Road

SS67HU

Mount Close

SS67AU

Westview Drive

SS60DS

High Street

SS67FZ

High Street

SS67HN

Bellingham Lane

SS67TB

Chelmer Avenue

SS67TF

Thames Close

SS67TL

Hilltop Close

SS67RE

Daws Heath Road

SS67HQ

Crown Hill

SS67EA

High Street

SS67SJ

High Road

SS60BF

High Street

SS67QW

Daws Heath Road

SS67HW

London Hill

SS68AF

Link Road

SS67UY

Totman Crescent

SS67DW

Leasway

SS67DN

Rookery Close

SS67AG

Weir Farm Road

SS67AN

Eastern Road

SS67EQ

Berrys Arcade

SS68JL

King Georges Close

SS60XQ

Wheatley

SS67TE

Weir Gardens

SS67SH

Elizabeth Avenue

SS68JF

Bull Lane

SS67JJ

Finchfield

SS68JE

Bull Lane

SS68BA

Hockley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.