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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 73 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
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
40.7(+31%)
Shoplifting
15.15(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.72(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-5%)
Public order
5.97(+15%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Wheatley area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,550,000.

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
Detached25£535,000
Flats30£240,000
Semi-Detached45£418,000
Terraced2£482,500

10 years median price trend in Wheatley

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

All postcodes in Wheatley

SS67JB

High Street

SS67RH

Richmond Drive

SS67QB

High Street

SS67EF

High Street

SS67HE

Castle Terrace

SS67TL

Hilltop Close

SS68LX

Mill Field Close

SS67XG

Totman Crescent

SS68GJ

Hockley Road

SS67AR

Great Wheatley Road

SS67AU

Westview Drive

SS68LF

Kendal Close

SS68LJ

Grayson Close

SS67QF

Castle Road

SS67QP

Hardwick Close

SS67GB

Castle Road

SS67HH

Crown Hill

SS67DH

Poyntens

SS67RJ

Richmond Drive

SS67AF

Weir Farm Road

SS67DS

High Mead

SS67XD

Brook Road

SS68JH

Derwent Avenue

SS67QD

Castle Road

SS68BA

Hockley Road

SS68LZ

Bull Lane

SS60BG

High Street

SS67HB

Crown Hill

SS67HQ

Crown Hill

SS67JQ

Eastwood Road

SS67QJ

Daws Heath Road

SS67SA

High Road

SS67TW

Windsor Mews

SS68LY

Bull Lane

SS67AA

High Road

SS67FP

Kingswood Mews

SS67HJ

Highmead

SS67TE

Weir Gardens

SS68BD

Barringtons Close

SS68JL

King Georges Close

SS68LQ

Helena Road

SS67DN

Rookery Close

SS67QQ

Heathfield

SS67SN

Glasseys Lane

SS67SX

Clyde Crescent

SS67JD

Eastwood Road

SS67TP

Hilltop Close

SS68EH

Wheatley

SS67BE

Hollytree Gardens

SS67BU

High Street

SS67BS

High Street

SS67QL

Nursery Close

SS67BF

Eastwood Road

SS67DF

Burrows Way

SS67FZ

High Street

SS67BT

High Street

SS67TD

Hilltop Close

SS67AE

High Road

SS67JE

Eastwood Road

SS67JP

Eastwood Road

SS67UR

Brook Road

SS67HG

Crown Hill

SS67HZ

The Bailey

SS67SJ

High Road

SS68JQ

Websters Way

SS67HL

Station Road

SS67SE

High Road

SS67FR

Crown Hill

SS67RE

Daws Heath Road

SS67RP

Moat Rise

SS68NP

Coniston Close

SS67HA

Crown Hill

SS67SS

Weir Gardens

SS68JB

Meadowside

SS67AD

High Road

SS68AB

Elm Drive

SS67DG

Burrows Way

SS67HP

London Hill

SS67SP

Southend Arterial Road

SS67BD

Warren Close

SS67SL

High Road

SS67AN

Eastern Road

SS67DD

Love Lane

SS67DE

Spring Gardens

SS67HS

Mount Avenue

SS67JF

Wheatley

SS60BE

High Street

SS67QH

Daws Heath Road

SS67UZ

Totman Close

SS68JA

Stile Lane

SS68LE

Derwent Avenue

SS67BQ

Kingswood Crescent

SS67DR

Love Lane

SS67EQ

Berrys Arcade

SS67TH

Weir Gardens

SS68JE

Bull Lane

SS67SW

St Martins Close

SS68EB

Hockley Road

SS67EW

High Street

SS68LH

Rydal Close

Data Sources

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