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SS6 9LY

Down Hall Road

Sweyne Park and Grange

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Detailed insights for SS6 9LY

Overview

Postcode SS6 9LY 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 East area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rayleigh North East is £70,358 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sweyne Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Rayleigh North East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,959 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Rayleigh North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 33 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Rayleigh North East is £70,358 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from SS6 9LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Rayleigh North East near SS6 9LY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS6 9LY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rayleigh

N/A

Walking directions to Rayleigh

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS6 9LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSweyne ParkLargeWalking directions to Sweyne Park
0.3 miRayleigh MountSmallWalking directions to Rayleigh Mount
0.3 miBrooklandsSmallWalking directions to Brooklands

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
5,776.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.4(-45%)
Vehicle crime
4.2(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.6(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-43%)
Other crime
2.4(+22%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
92.41%
Other White
9
3.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.72%
Caribbean
4
1.38%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
24.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
47.92%
Owns with a mortgage
39
27.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
20.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.78%
Other social rented
3
2.08%
Total households: 144

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 9LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS6 9LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 202625, Down Hall Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9JTDetachedFreehold£500,000
25 Jun 202611, Benleigh House, Down Hall Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9JSFlatsLeasehold£171,000
21 Nov 202535, Sheriton Square, Rayleigh, SS6 9LLFlatsLeasehold£150,000
29 Aug 202544, Sheriton Square, Rayleigh, SS6 9LLFlatsLeasehold£225,000
28 Aug 20269, Benleigh House, Marina Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9JQFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the SS6 9LY postcode area, located within Rayleigh North East, 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 9LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryGlebe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 miSecondaryThe Sweyne Park SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryEdward Francis Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS6 9LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremier StoresDown Hall Road, Rochford, SS6 9JSWalking directions to Premier Stores
0.4 miGrange StoresLondon Road, Rochford, SS6 9AXWalking directions to Grange Stores
0.5 miTesco ExpressGrange Gardens, Rochford, SS6 9BNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miMorrisons Daily71 High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 9LY, 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 EastE02004567
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochford 005CE01021925
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS6 9LY

Is SS6 9LY (Rayleigh North East) safe?

The area around SS6 9LY records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS6 9LY?

The median sale price around SS6 9LY 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 9LY?

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

What is the nearest station to SS6 9LY?

The closest station to SS6 9LY is Rayleigh, about 550 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS6 9LY?

SS6 9LY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,959 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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