Daws Heath Road is in Rayleigh and in Rochford district. SS6 7QW 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 Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS6 7RN, SS6 7QR, SS6 7RH, SS6 7RQ, SS6 7QP, SS6 7RG, SS6 7QL, SS6 7RL, SS6 7RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS6 7QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 54% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS6 7QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.3% | 22.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 55.1% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.7% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 8.4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 50.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 30.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 25.3% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 20.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.3% | 94.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Daws Heath Road was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% higher than the Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Daws Heath Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Lodge and the 73rd highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2022-09-02 | £923,261 |
| 73 Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-09-07 | £515,562 |
| 75 Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-30 | £590,519 |
| 93 Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-12-03 | £429,954 |
| 89 Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2020-11-13 | £647,679 |
SS6 7QW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS6 7QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Creswick Avenue , SS6 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA | 4out of 4 | 1,809 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 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,538 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 4,947 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh Methodist Breakfast Club | Rayleigh Methodist Church, 78 Eastwood Road | 231 yd | |
| Rayleigh Vapes \& Cakes | 4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh | 371 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza Rayleigh | 4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh | 371 yd | |
| Ralphies Cafe | Unit 14 -15, Brook Road Industrial Estate | 395 yd | |
| Equal People Performing Arts | 29 Brook Road, Rayleigh | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yard Barista Bar | 2E Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 629 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 138 High Street, Rayleigh | 685 yd | |
| Paul Pry | 14 High Road, Rayleigh | 692 yd | |
| Rayleigh Lanes Snooker | 89 High Street, Rayleigh | 700 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 93 High Street, Rayleigh | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Oriental | 50 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 293 yd | |
| Fish And Shish | 85 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 367 yd | |
| Fish And Shish Ltd | 85 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 367 yd | |
| The Fat Burger And Desserts/The Fat Pizza | 4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh | 371 yd | |
| Taker Break | Adjacent Unit 15, Brook Road Industrial Estate | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 12 - 24 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 540 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Food | 145 - 153 High Street, Rayleigh | 625 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Ltd, 21 Stadium Way | 921 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 239 - 241 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stack House Gym BROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Titans Health & Fitness 22E 22E EASTWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Warehouse Centre (Closed) Brook Road | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD BULL LANE | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Rayleigh Lawn Tennis Club COURTSIDE COURTSIDE WATCHFIELD LANE | tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Hollytree Gardens HOLLY TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.