Castle Terrace is in Rayleigh and in Rochford district. SS6 7HF is located in the Wheatley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Terrace, Rayleigh, SS6 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS6 7HZ, SS6 7HG, SS6 7HD, SS6 7HA, SS6 7HY, SS6 7HQ, SS6 7HU, SS6 7DN, SS6 7HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS6 7HF is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 44.9% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 55.1% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 33.5% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 43.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 13.3% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 54.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 10.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 13% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 14.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 26.7% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.9% | 97% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Terrace was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 200.4% higher than the Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Terrace has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Lodge and the 30th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 156.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Castle Terrace, Rayleigh, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-09-18 | £380,395 |
| 4 Castle Terrace, Rayleigh, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-05-26 | £311,354 |
| Bramleys Castle Terrace, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2016-06-08 | £547,187 |
| Mountside Castle Terrace, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £244,500 | 2014-05-02 | £404,268 |
| Bramleys Castle Terrace, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2010-07-20 | £470,782 |
SS6 7HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | 4out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Creswick Avenue , SS6 9HG | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Down Hall Primary School Brooklyn Drive , SS6 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School Little Wheatley Chase , SS6 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish Restaurant | 70 High Street, Rayleigh | 211 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 74 High Street, Rayleigh | 211 yd | |
| Star Cafe Pie \& Mash | 74 High Street, Rayleigh | 211 yd | |
| Asiana Fine Indian Dining | 110A High Street, Rayleigh | 238 yd | |
| Fusion Lifestyle | Mill Hall, Bellingham Lane | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh Lanes Snooker | 89 High Street, Rayleigh | 271 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 93 High Street, Rayleigh | 271 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 138 High Street, Rayleigh | 299 yd | |
| The Pink Toothbrush | 23 High Street, Rayleigh | 302 yd | |
| Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar | 7 London Hill, Rayleigh | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 52 High Street, Rayleigh | 211 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 54 High Street, Rayleigh | 211 yd | |
| Choi Yin | 122 High Street, Rayleigh | 266 yd | |
| The Rayleigh Kebab House | 26 High Street, Rayleigh | 279 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 20 High Street, Rayleigh | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Food | 145 - 153 High Street, Rayleigh | 350 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 12 - 24 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titans Health & Fitness 22E 22E EASTWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD BULL LANE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Fitzwimarc School HOCKLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Rayleigh Lawn Tennis Club COURTSIDE COURTSIDE WATCHFIELD LANE | tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Sweyne Park School SIR WALTER RALEIGH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,032 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.