Woodlands Close, Rayleigh, SS6 7RG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS6 7RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	51.8%	-0.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	47.8%	48.2%	0.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 7RG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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	24.2%	27.4%	3.2%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	59.2%	52.4%	-6.8%	44.2%	8.2%
Separated	2.1%	3.1%	1.0%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	5.5%	8%	2.5%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	9%	9%	0.0%	6.1%	2.9%

Health

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	51%	49%	-2.0%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	35.9%	35.8%	-0.1%	33.6%	2.2%
Fair health	11.9%	11.1%	-0.8%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.2%	21.7%	-1.5%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	9.8%	-9.2%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	20.3%	1.3%	13.4%	6.9%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	3.8%	-2.4%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	15.4%	2.9%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	17.6%	24.8%	7.2%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	2.4%	4.2%	1.8%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Indian	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	98%	97.4%	-0.6%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	96.2%	96.8%	0.6%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	96.8%	1.4%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.2%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.6%	76.7%	15.9%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.8%	37.2%	0.6%
Christian	53.7%	46.2%	7.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Woodlands Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Close was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Woodlands Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Lodge and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SS6 7RG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodlands Close are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodlands Close, Rayleigh, SS6 7RG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS6 7RG

Average Price
£444,356

Semi-Detached
£438,028

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£453,849

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodlands Close

Average Price
£440,077

Semi-Detached
£422,922

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£477,247

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodlands CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12A Woodlands Close, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2021-06-02	£466,181
10 Woodlands Close, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£469,000	2020-09-15	£514,024
5 Woodlands Close, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2015-12-18	£383,975
1 Woodlands Close, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2008-07-04	£476,315
7 Woodlands Close, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2008-06-06	£403,082

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS6 7RG

Employment

SS6 7RG 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 7RG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Retired	86
Part-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Financial and insurance activities	18
Manufacturing	17
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD	4out of 4	783 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE	3out of 4	984 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ	3out of 4	1,456 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Glebe Primary School Creswick Avenue , SS6 9HG	3out of 4	1,639 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA	4out of 4	1,732 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB	2out of 4	1,313 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD	2out of 4	1,599 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ	4out of 4	2,021 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ	1out of 4	3,063 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG	3out of 4	4,341 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW	- not rated	2,856 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ	3out of 4	1,999 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT	- not rated	2,675 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW	4out of 4	4,613 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	4,702 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	3out of 4	4,815 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rayleigh Vapes \& Cakes	4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh	229 yd
The Fat Pizza Rayleigh	4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh	229 yd
Ralphies Cafe	Unit 14 -15, Brook Road Industrial Estate	273 yd
Equal People Performing Arts	29 Brook Road, Rayleigh	285 yd
Rayleigh Methodist Breakfast Club	Rayleigh Methodist Church, 78 Eastwood Road	311 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Yard Barista Bar	2E Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	774 yd
Paul Pry	14 High Road, Rayleigh	829 yd
The Roebuck	138 High Street, Rayleigh	834 yd
Rayleigh Lanes Snooker	89 High Street, Rayleigh	841 yd
Spread Eagle	93 High Street, Rayleigh	841 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fat Burger And Desserts/The Fat Pizza	4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh	229 yd
Taker Break	Adjacent Unit 15, Brook Road Industrial Estate	279 yd
Fresh Oriental	50 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	408 yd
Fish And Shish	85 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	490 yd
Fish And Shish Ltd	85 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	490 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods	12 - 24 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	684 yd
Iceland Frozen Food	145 - 153 High Street, Rayleigh	774 yd
Sainsburys	239 - 241 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	840 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Ltd, 21 Stadium Way	918 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stack House Gym BROOK ROAD	health and fitness suite	420 yd
Warehouse Centre (Closed) Brook Road	health and fitness suite	541 yd
Titans Health & Fitness 22E 22E EASTWOOD ROAD	health and fitness suite	652 yd
King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD BULL LANE	grass pitches	738 yd
Rayleigh Lawn Tennis Club COURTSIDE COURTSIDE WATCHFIELD LANE	tennis courts	751 yd
Hollytree Gardens HOLLY TREE GARDENS	grass pitches	1,093 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	74.15 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	74.15 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.98 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SS6 7RG