Claydons Lane is in Rayleigh and in Castle Point district. SS6 7UP is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Castle Point. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Claydons Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS7 3NS, SS6 7SR, SS7 3NZ, SS6 7TH, SS6 7UT, SS7 3NL, SS6 7UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS6 7UP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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 | 52.2% | 49.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 7UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 31.9% | 30.1% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 56% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 46.2% | 55.1% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 42% | 31.2% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.5% | 12.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 13.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 19.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 20.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 24.9% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 97.5% | 97.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claydons Lane was 96.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% higher than the St George's average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Claydons Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in St George's and the 43rd highest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cornhouse Buildings Claydons Lane, Rayleigh, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-02-07 | £169,757 |
| 2 Claydons Lane, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-04-19 | £219,298 |
| 4 Cornhouse Buildings Claydons Lane, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-08-17 | £155,081 |
| 2 Cornhouse Buildings Claydons Lane, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-03-31 | £213,866 |
| Unit 1A Claydons Lane, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-06-24 | £402,788 |
SS6 7UP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS6 7UP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thundersley Primary School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Creswick Avenue , SS6 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 3,925 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 | 2,151 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 | 1,288 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,997 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 4,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 5,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Claydons Lane | 59 yd | |
| Ed's Diner, Harry Ramsden's And Caffe Carluccio's | J Sainsbury Ltd, 21 Stadium Way | 197 yd | |
| The Rayleigh Weir Harvester | Rayleigh Weir, Arterial Road | 216 yd | |
| Hopeworx Food Hub | Warehouse Centre, 7 - 9 Brook Road | 226 yd | |
| The Megacentre Rayleigh Ltd | Warehouse Centre, 7 - 9 Brook Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pry | 14 High Road, Rayleigh | 857 yd | |
| The Woodmans Arms | The Woodmans Arms Public House, Rayleigh Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taker Break | Adjacent Unit 15, Brook Road Industrial Estate | 561 yd | |
| The Fat Burger And Desserts/The Fat Pizza | 4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh | 671 yd | |
| Fresh Oriental | 50 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 994 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 297 Hart Road, Thundersley | 1,024 yd | |
| Fish And Shish | 85 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Ltd, 21 Stadium Way | 197 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Food | 145 - 153 High Street, Rayleigh | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Centre (Closed) Brook Road | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Stack House Gym BROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Hollytree Gardens HOLLY TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Rayleigh Lawn Tennis Club COURTSIDE COURTSIDE WATCHFIELD LANE | tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Deanes School Sports Centre DAWS HEATH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 1,011 yd |
| Titans Health & Fitness 22E 22E EASTWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,051 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 | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.