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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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 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
Detached25£565,000
Terraced2£482,500
Semi-Detached40£421,250
Flats22£217,500

10 years median price trend in Wheatley

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

All postcodes in Wheatley

SS67DX

Love Lane

SS68JG

Bull Lane

SS67QH

Daws Heath Road

SS67FA

Castle Close

SS67BE

Hollytree Gardens

SS67SZ

Roach Avenue

SS67XG

Totman Crescent

SS67DD

Love Lane

SS67HR

London Hill

SS67FY

Southend Arterial Road

SS67TW

Windsor Mews

SS68JH

Derwent Avenue

SS68LJ

Grayson Close

SS68FF

Wheatley

SS67SP

Southend Arterial Road

SS67HH

Crown Hill

SS67AP

Great Wheatley Road

SS68LT

Derwent Avenue

SS67RP

Moat Rise

SS67BJ

Ridgeway

SS67SW

St Martins Close

SS67QR

Bedford Close

SS67NG

Arterial Road

SS67TJ

Hilltop Close

SS67DE

Spring Gardens

SS67DF

Burrows Way

SS67SE

High Road

SS67JF

Wheatley

SS67BA

Eastern Road

SS67EF

High Street

SS67TP

Hilltop Close

SS67JD

Eastwood Road

SS67HS

Mount Avenue

SS67SQ

Orchard Avenue

SS67DY

High Street

SS67FT

Brook Road

SS67TQ

Weir Gardens

SS67RN

Daws Heath Road

SS67AF

Weir Farm Road

SS67BD

Warren Close

SS60DZ

Wheatley

SS67JQ

Eastwood Road

SS68AE

Beech Avenue

SS67QD

Castle Road

SS67ED

Bellingham Lane

SS67SS

Weir Gardens

SS67JH

High Street

SS68LX

Mill Field Close

SS67QN

Randway

SS67HG

Crown Hill

SS68BD

Barringtons Close

SS67HB

Crown Hill

SS67BB

Gladstone Gardens

SS67HT

Castle Drive

SS67QG

Castle Close

SS67HF

Castle Terrace

SS67FW

Southend Arterial Road

SS67BF

Eastwood Road

SS68EH

Wheatley

SS67QJ

Daws Heath Road

SS67TX

High Street

SS67EP

Castle Court

SS67UZ

Totman Close

SS67HP

London Hill

SS67HY

Crown Hill

SS67AA

High Road

SS60EA

Wheatley

SS67TA

Roach Avenue

SS67SR

Weir Gardens

SS67SX

Clyde Crescent

SS67QQ

Heathfield

SS67HX

Hillview Road

SS67FX

Wheatley

SS67TD

Hilltop Close

SS67BU

High Street

SS67JP

Eastwood Road

SS67HE

Castle Terrace

SS67DL

Love Lane

SS67AR

Great Wheatley Road

SS67XD

Brook Road

SS68AD

Elm Close

SS67DS

High Mead

SS68LQ

Helena Road

SS67AY

Western Road

SS68BB

Rectory Garth

SS67FR

Crown Hill

SS67AE

High Road

SS68AT

Station Crescent

SS67TG

Humber Close

SS68LF

Kendal Close

SS67SU

Clyde Crescent

SS67DP

Crown Gardens

SS67SG

Watchfield Lane

SS67AB

High Road

SS68JB

Meadowside

SS67SA

High Road

SS67BQ

Kingswood Crescent

SS67SN

Glasseys Lane

SS67QS

Hardwick Close

Data Sources

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