Postcode SS6 9QZ 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 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 Rayleigh, about 0.7 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.
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 0.9% 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 SS6 9QZ.
Rayleigh North West near SS6 9QZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Rayleigh | N/A | Walking directions to Rayleigh |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sweyne Park | Large | Walking directions to Sweyne Park |
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 SS6 9QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sept 2026 | 16, Bristol Close, Rayleigh, SS6 9RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 14, Bristol Close, Rayleigh, SS6 9RZ | Terraced | Freehold | £267,500 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 87, Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh, SS6 9QP | Detached | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 41, Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh, SS6 9QP | Detached | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 11, Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh, SS6 9QP | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the SS6 9QZ 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Down Hall Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2016. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Sweyne Park School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2010. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS6 9QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Priory Chase, Rayleigh, SS6 9JR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Stores | Down Hall Road, Rochford, SS6 9JS | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
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 SS6 9QZ, 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 SS6 9QZ 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 SS6 9QZ in Downhall and Rawreth is £438,750 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to SS6 9QZ, including Down Hall Primary School (Good), The Sweyne Park 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.
The closest station to SS6 9QZ is Rayleigh, about 1,115 m away.
SS6 9QZ 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 SS6 9QZ 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).