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SS6

RAYLEIGH

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS6 is the postcode district for RAYLEIGH, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £436,353
1yr change ▼ 2.2%
Crime 56% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£436,353

▼ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

52% above national avg

Crime Rate

35.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

240 Mbps

Property Prices in SS6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS6 is £436,353, broadly in line with the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS6 cost 52.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS6 have fallen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £569,379 492
Semi-detached £405,350 709
Terraced £369,461 149
Flat £224,996 198
All types £436,353 1592

5-Year Price History

£428K £432K £435K £439K £443K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 35.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS6 has a crime rate well 56% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
16.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS6 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Down Hall Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Edward Francis Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Sweyne Park School Secondary Not inspected mi
Rayleigh Primary School Primary Good mi
Grove Wood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

90,581

Population

67

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
6.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS6 are 240.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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240.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS6 is collected by Castle Point. The Band D rate is £2,054/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SS6 — RAYLEIGH

Area Summary

SS6 (RAYLEIGH) offers above-average property prices (£436,353, 52% above national average), low crime (56% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (240 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS6 RAYLEIGH

What is the average house price in SS6 RAYLEIGH?
The average house price in SS6 (RAYLEIGH) is £436,353, based on 1592 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 52% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.2% over the past year.
Is SS6 RAYLEIGH a safe area to live?
Crime in SS6 is significantly below the national average (35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS6 RAYLEIGH?
The population of SS6 (RAYLEIGH) is approximately 90,581 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 6% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS6?
The average broadband download speed in SS6 is 240 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 54%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS6 RAYLEIGH?
There are 11 schools in or near SS6. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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