Postcode SS5 6FG is located in a rural hamlet, within the Downhall and Rawreth area of Rochford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rayleigh North West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rayleigh North West is £64,887 per year. The median sale price in Downhall and Rawreth is £438,750 (around £425 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £368,750 and £581,250. The nearest station is Battlesbridge, about 1.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rayleigh North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,673 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Rayleigh North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rayleigh North West is £64,887 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS5 6FG.
Rayleigh North West near SS5 6FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Battlesbridge located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £438,750 (about £425 per square foot) in Downhall and Rawreth area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £1,375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £592,500 | £419 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £415,000 | £435 |
| Terraced | 21 | £355,000 | £450 |
| Flats | 6 | £198,750 | £350 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £467,500 | £159,375 | £310,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | £475,000 | £204,500 | £330,000 | £283,500 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £195,000 | £352,000 | £311,000 |
| 2019 | £475,000 | £205,000 | £342,500 | £302,500 |
| 2020 | £498,475 | £210,000 | £352,500 | £323,000 |
| 2021 | £524,998 | £200,000 | £397,500 | £317,500 |
| 2022 | £593,995 | £220,000 | £415,995 | £372,500 |
| 2023 | £590,000 | £255,000 | £409,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £570,000 | £255,000 | £411,748 | £355,000 |
| 2025 | £567,500 | £160,000 | £420,000 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £628,750 | £227,500 | £405,000 | £347,308 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £341 | £288 | £365 | £363 |
| 2017 | £349 | £339 | £358 | £385 |
| 2018 | £362 | £322 | £339 | £373 |
| 2019 | £377 | £356 | £357 | £385 |
| 2020 | £359 | £359 | £381 | £377 |
| 2021 | £395 | £363 | £380 | £401 |
| 2022 | £408 | £393 | £413 | £439 |
| 2023 | £425 | £356 | £408 | £468 |
| 2024 | £424 | £398 | £405 | £447 |
| 2025 | £406 | £372 | £420 | £440 |
| 2026 | £416 | £364 | £472 | £484 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS5 6FG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct 2025 | 18, Hilton Crescent, Hockley, SS5 6FG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 65, Buttermere Gardens, Hockley, SS5 6BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 5, Buttermere Gardens, Hockley, SS5 6BZ | Detached | Freehold | £680,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 1, Buttermere Gardens, Hockley, SS5 6BZ | Detached | Freehold | £787,500 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 3, Buttermere Gardens, Hockley, SS5 6BZ | Detached | Freehold | £559,995 |
In the SS5 6FG postcode area, located within Rayleigh North West, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Riverside Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2013. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS5 6FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Hullbridge | Ferry Road, Rochford, SS5 6EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Hullbridge |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Ferry Road, Rochford, SS5 6ET | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Co op | Ferry Road, Rochford, SS5 6DN | Walking directions to Co op |
Annual council tax rates for Rochford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS5 6FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Stanley
Downhall & Rawreth - Elected 7 May 2026
Rob Ince
Downhall & Rawreth - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Francois
Rayleigh and Wickford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS5 6FG records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SS5 6FG in Downhall and Rawreth is £438,750 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to SS5 6FG, including Riverside Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS5 6FG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,673 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS5 6FG is Mark Francois (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Stanley (Liberal Democrats) and Rob Ince (Reform UK).