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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

SS67SH

Elizabeth Avenue

SS67DY

High Street

SS67JJ

Finchfield

SS67FY

Southend Arterial Road

SS60BF

High Street

SS68AF

Link Road

SS68LG

Keswick Close

SS67QE

Sykesmead

SS67DU

High Mead

SS67HF

Castle Terrace

SS68JD

Bull Lane

SS67BB

Gladstone Gardens

SS67EE

Church Street

SS67FU

Eastwood Road

SS67FX

Wheatley

SS67AB

High Road

SS67DT

High Mead

SS67HU

Mount Close

SS67SY

Weir Gardens

SS68FF

Wheatley

SS60BH

High Street

SS67ED

Bellingham Lane

SS67UY

Totman Crescent

SS68AD

Elm Close

SS68JP

Highfield Crescent

SS67BY

High Street

SS67HN

Bellingham Lane

SS67ST

Shannon Avenue

SS67TN

Hilltop Close

SS67HY

Crown Hill

SS67QS

Hardwick Close

SS67SU

Clyde Crescent

SS67TF

Thames Close

SS67TX

High Street

SS68BB

Rectory Garth

SS60XQ

Wheatley

SS67EP

Castle Court

SS68LT

Derwent Avenue

SS67AP

Great Wheatley Road

SS67BH

Kingswood Crescent

SS67FT

Brook Road

SS67SQ

Orchard Avenue

SS67AW

Great Wheatley Road

SS67RN

Daws Heath Road

SS68AT

Station Crescent

SS67BA

Eastern Road

SS67SR

Weir Gardens

SS68JJ

Derwent Avenue

SS67AL

Great Wheatley Road

SS67AY

Western Road

SS67BJ

Ridgeway

SS67DL

Love Lane

SS67QG

Castle Close

SS67QN

Randway

SS67QR

Bedford Close

SS68JG

Bull Lane

SS60BU

High Street

SS67RL

Manor Close

SS67SG

Watchfield Lane

SS67HX

Hillview Road

SS60DS

High Street

SS68JF

Bull Lane

SS67BX

High Street

SS67UT

Brook Road

SS67FA

Castle Close

SS67HR

London Hill

SS68BE

Hockley Road

SS67AX

Western Road

SS67EJ

High Street

SS67FW

Southend Arterial Road

SS68LD

Bull Lane

SS67HT

Castle Drive

SS67AG

Weir Farm Road

SS67DP

Crown Gardens

SS67DW

Leasway

SS67HD

The Knoll

SS67NG

Arterial Road

SS67SZ

Roach Avenue

SS60DZ

Wheatley

SS67EA

High Street

SS67QW

Daws Heath Road

SS67TB

Chelmer Avenue

SS67JH

High Street

SS67QA

High Street

SS67TJ

Hilltop Close

SS68AE

Beech Avenue

SS67BG

Holly Tree Gardens

SS67DQ

Spring Gardens

SS67JL

Finchfield

SS68AU

Station Crescent

SS67DZ

High Mead

SS67TA

Roach Avenue

SS60DY

Wheatley

SS67DX

Love Lane

SS67HW

London Hill

SS67TG

Humber Close

SS67TQ

Weir Gardens

SS60EA

Wheatley

SS60BN

High Street

Data Sources

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