Postcode SS6 9TZ is located in a rural hamlet, 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 1.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 2.8% 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 9TZ.
Rayleigh North West near SS6 9TZ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS6 9TZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | Mccalmont Manor, Mccalmont Drive, Rayleigh, SS6 9TZ | Other | Freehold | £1,300,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 3, The Terrace, Rayleigh, SS6 9RD | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Rosemary Cottage, Trenders Avenue, Rayleigh, SS6 9RG | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the SS6 9TZ postcode area, located within Rayleigh North West, there are 2 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2010. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Down Hall Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Apr 2016. |
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 9TZ, 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 9TZ 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 9TZ 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 2 schools close to SS6 9TZ, including St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (Good) and Down Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS6 9TZ 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 9TZ 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).