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SS6 9DQ

Hartford Close

Downhall and Rawreth

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Detailed insights for SS6 9DQ

Overview

Postcode SS6 9DQ is located in an urban city, 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 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 Rayleigh, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sweyne Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
37%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Rayleigh North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,819 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Rayleigh North West has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37%

Approximately 37.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from SS6 9DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Rayleigh North West near SS6 9DQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS6 9DQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rayleigh

N/A

Walking directions to Rayleigh

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS6 9DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSweyne ParkLargeWalking directions to Sweyne Park

Area Profile

Population
567
Population density
5,384.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.9(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(+1%)
Vehicle crime
4.68(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.51(-70%)
Public order
2.92(-43%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
507
88.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
1.58%
Other White
9
1.58%
Chinese
8
1.4%
Pakistani
7
1.23%
Total population: 571

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
24.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
85
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
73
17.72%
No qualifications
68
16.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
12.62%
Total 16+ residents: 412

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
38.81%
Other social rented
75
34.25%
Owns outright
26
11.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
7.31%
Shared ownership
8
3.65%
Total households: 219

Property prices in Downhall and Rawreth

Median price: £438,750
Price per sq ft: £425
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £369K – £581K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Downhall and Rawreth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£592,500£419
Semi-Detached31£415,000£435
Terraced21£355,000£450
Flats6£198,750£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Downhall and Rawreth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downhall and Rawreth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Downhall and Rawreth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downhall and Rawreth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Downhall and Rawreth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Downhall and Rawreth in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS6 9DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 202641, Hartford Close, Rayleigh, SS6 9DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
10 Apr 20267, Harvard Court, Boston Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9STFlatsLeasehold£210,000
24 Oct 20258, Harvard Court, Boston Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9STFlatsLeasehold£155,000
12 Nov 20255, Springfield Court, Boston Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9DDFlatsLeasehold£128,000
22 May 2026162, London Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9DTDetachedFreehold£437,500

Schools

In the SS6 9DQ postcode area, located within Rayleigh North West, there are 6 primary and 1 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 9DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miSecondaryThe Sweyne Park SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryGlebe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS6 9DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS6 9DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressGrange Gardens, Rochford, SS6 9BNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodLondon Road, Rochford, SS6 9DRWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miGrange StoresLondon Road, Rochford, SS6 9AXWalking directions to Grange 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 9DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Stanley

Downhall & Rawreth - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rob Ince

Downhall & Rawreth - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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 006CE01021957
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS6 9DQ

Is SS6 9DQ (Rayleigh North West) safe?

The area around SS6 9DQ records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SS6 9DQ?

The median sale price around SS6 9DQ in Downhall and Rawreth is £438,750 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS6 9DQ?

There are 7 schools close to SS6 9DQ, including Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (Good), The Sweyne Park School (Good) and Glebe Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS6 9DQ?

The closest station to SS6 9DQ is Rayleigh, about 983 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS6 9DQ?

SS6 9DQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS6 9DQ 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).