Brook Road is in Rayleigh and in Rochford district. SS6 7XL is located in the Lodge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brook Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS6 7XF, SS6 7XJ, SS6 7XN, SS6 7RD, SS6 7QU, SS6 7RJ, SS6 7RG, SS6 7RL, SS6 7QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS6 7XL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7XL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 26.1% | 29.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 56.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 49.5% | 52% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 35.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 16.5% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 18.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 22.7% | -4.3% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97.8% | 97.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Road was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% higher than the Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Lodge and the 119th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-03-22 | £117,516 |
| Unit 30 Brook Road, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-04-04 | £144,074 |
| Unit 14-15 Brook Road, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-01-13 | £356,100 |
| Unit 26 Brook Road, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-07-07 | £226,944 |
| Unit 16 Brook Road, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-12-23 | £187,844 |
SS6 7XL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Creswick Avenue , SS6 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belfairs Academy Highlands Boulevard , SS9 3TG | 3out of 4 | 4,131 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 | 2,642 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 | 1,796 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralphies Cafe | Unit 14 -15, Brook Road Industrial Estate | 0 yd | |
| Rayleigh Vapes \& Cakes | 4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh | 100 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza Rayleigh | 4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh | 100 yd | |
| Equal People Performing Arts | 29 Brook Road, Rayleigh | 128 yd | |
| Jump Cafe | 26A Brook Road, Rayleigh | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pry | 14 High Road, Rayleigh | 974 yd | |
| The Yard Barista Bar | 2E Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 1,015 yd | |
| The Roebuck | 138 High Street, Rayleigh | 1,056 yd | |
| Rayleigh Lanes Snooker | 89 High Street, Rayleigh | 1,092 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 93 High Street, Rayleigh | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taker Break | Adjacent Unit 15, Brook Road Industrial Estate | 14 yd | |
| The Fat Burger And Desserts/The Fat Pizza | 4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh | 100 yd | |
| Fresh Oriental | 50 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 678 yd | |
| Fish And Shish | 85 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 758 yd | |
| Fish And Shish Ltd | 85 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Ltd, 21 Stadium Way | 768 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 239 - 241 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 879 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 12 - 24 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 931 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Food | 145 - 153 High Street, Rayleigh | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stack House Gym BROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Warehouse Centre (Closed) Brook Road | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Rayleigh Lawn Tennis Club COURTSIDE COURTSIDE WATCHFIELD LANE | tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Titans Health & Fitness 22E 22E EASTWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD BULL LANE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Hollytree Gardens HOLLY TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 92.9% |
| 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 | 3.6% |
| Median download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.