Postcode SS6 8LD is located in an urban city, within the Wheatley ward of Rochford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rayleigh South West area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rayleigh South West is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Rayleigh located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Playing Field.
Rayleigh South West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,963 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Rayleigh South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rayleigh South West is £46,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS6 8LD.
Rayleigh South West near SS6 8LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rayleigh located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Rayleigh | N/A | Walking directions to Rayleigh |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King George V Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
| 0.4 mi | Rayleigh Mount | Small | Walking directions to Rayleigh Mount |
| 0.3 mi | Brooklands | Small | Walking directions to Brooklands |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Wheatley area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £557,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £357,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wheatley
In the SS6 8LD postcode area, located within Rayleigh South West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS6 8LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | High Street, Rochford, SS6 7EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Marks & Spencer | Eastwood Road, Rochford, SS6 7JQ | Walking directions to Marks & Spencer |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | High Street, Rochford, SS6 7BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Stores | Grove Road, Rochford, SS6 8RA | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | High Street, Rochford, SS6 7QA | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Rochford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.