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SS6 9BS

Vernon Avenue

Sweyne Park and Grange

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Detailed insights for SS6 9BS

Overview

Postcode SS6 9BS is located in an urban city, within the Sweyne Park and Grange area of Rochford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Rayleigh North West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below 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 Sweyne Park and Grange is £375,000 (around £470 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £328,500 and £426,000. The nearest station is Rayleigh, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sweyne Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Rayleigh North West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,346 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Rayleigh North West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Rayleigh North West is £64,887 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from SS6 9BS.

Flood risk

No risk

Rayleigh North West near SS6 9BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rayleigh located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS6 9BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Rayleigh

N/A

Walking directions to Rayleigh

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS6 9BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSweyne ParkLargeWalking directions to Sweyne Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
5,827.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.19(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.05(-52%)
Other theft
2.44(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.44(-79%)
Vehicle crime
2.44(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
97.1%
Other White
3
0.97%
Indian
2
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.65%
Caribbean
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
22.95%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
18.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.75%
No qualifications
31
12.7%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
41.38%
Owns with a mortgage
42
36.21%
Other social rented
11
9.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.48%
Social rents from council
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Sweyne Park and Grange

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £470
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £329K – £426K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Sweyne Park and Grange area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sweyne Park and Grange over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£500,000£470
Semi-Detached34£385,000£478
Terraced20£329,250£520
Flats8£192,500£368

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sweyne Park and Grange

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sweyne Park and Grange.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£175,000£303,500£275,000
2017£402,500£179,995£320,000£295,000
2018£460,000£244,000£325,000£280,000
2019£377,500£196,000£332,500£300,000
2020£416,000£172,000£326,000£285,000
2021£440,000£232,500£336,000£314,250
2022£490,000£200,000£369,000£340,000
2023£500,000£195,000£375,000£350,250
2024£420,000£210,000£395,000£325,000
2025£460,000£150,000£380,000£325,000
2026£525,000£195,000£365,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sweyne Park and Grange.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sweyne Park and Grange.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£404£332£346£369
2017£373£356£361£399
2018£365£337£409£451
2019£372£364£354£407
2020£400£339£387£344
2021£425£344£423£418
2022£474£353£475£462
2023£426£357£418£468
2024£437£337£424£488
2025£444£287£431£531
2026£450£376£462£453
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sweyne Park and Grange.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sweyne Park and Grange in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS6 9BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS6 9BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 202632, Vernon Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
22 May 202535, Vernon Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£503,000
08 Dec 20251, Regent Close, Rayleigh, SS6 9BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
06 Nov 202516, Regent Close, Rayleigh, SS6 9BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£392,000
10 Feb 20264, Victoria Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£387,500

Schools

In the SS6 9BS postcode area, located within Rayleigh North West, there are 6 primary and 2 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.

Nearby schools for SS6 9BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryThe Sweyne Park SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryGlebe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS6 9BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS6 9BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressGrange Gardens, Rochford, SS6 9BNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miGrange StoresLondon Road, Rochford, SS6 9AXWalking directions to Grange Stores
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodLondon Road, Rochford, SS6 9DRWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miPremier StoresDown Hall Road, Rochford, SS6 9JSWalking directions to Premier Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochford district.

Band A£1,576
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,101
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,889
Band F£3,414
Band G£3,939
Band H£4,727

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS6 9BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danielle Louise Belton

Sweyne Park & Grange - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Mark Francois

Rayleigh and Wickford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictRochfordE07000075
Parliamentary ConstituencyRayleigh and WickfordE14001437
ParishRayleighE04004087
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rayleigh North WestE02004568
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochford 006EE01021959
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS6 9BS

Is SS6 9BS (Rayleigh North West) safe?

The area around SS6 9BS records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near SS6 9BS?

The median sale price around SS6 9BS in Sweyne Park and Grange is £375,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS6 9BS?

There are 8 schools close to SS6 9BS, including The Sweyne Park School (Good), Glebe Primary School (Good) and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS6 9BS?

The closest station to SS6 9BS is Rayleigh, about 786 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS6 9BS?

SS6 9BS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,346 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS6 9BS (Rayleigh North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS6 9BS is Mark Francois (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Danielle Louise Belton (Conservative and Unionist Party).