Postcode SS6 9XL 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SS6 9XL.
Rayleigh North West near SS6 9XL 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 1.2 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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS6 9XL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 13, Langley Mews, Rayleigh, SS6 9XL | Detached | Freehold | £765,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 15, Nicholas Walk, Rayleigh, SS6 9UU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £448,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 21, Carters Crescent, Rayleigh, SS6 9UL | Detached | Freehold | £620,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 12, Carters Crescent, Rayleigh, SS6 9UL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 18, Nayland Close, Rayleigh, SS6 9XP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £449,995 |
In the SS6 9XL postcode area, located within Rayleigh North West, there are 4 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2010. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2016. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | The Sweyne Park School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS6 9XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Priory Chase, Rayleigh, SS6 9JR | Walking directions to Asda |
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 9XL, 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 9XL 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 9XL 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 5 schools close to SS6 9XL, including St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (Good), Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Sweyne Park School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SS6 9XL 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 9XL 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).