Lower Lambricks is in Rayleigh and in Rochford district. SS6 8BX is located in the Trinity 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 Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh, SS6 8BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS6 8BY, SS6 8AN, SS6 8BU, SS6 8AL, SS6 8DG, SS6 8AH, SS6 8DD, SS6 8AJ, SS6 8BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS6 8BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.9% | 31.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 50.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 47.8% | 55.5% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 30.3% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 10.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 18.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 27.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.4% | 96.9% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 96.8% | 92.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 92.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Lambricks was 5.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.7% lower than the Downhall and Rawreth average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Lower Lambricks has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Downhall and Rawreth and the 13th 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 -44.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-12-08 | £396,854 |
| 89 Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-07-21 | £431,158 |
| 91 Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-04-20 | £451,010 |
| 102 Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-28 | £473,529 |
| 100 Lower Lambricks, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-11-09 | £413,508 |
SS6 8BX 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Down Hall Primary School Brooklyn Drive , SS6 9LW | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Creswick Avenue , SS6 9HG | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth Priory Chase , SS6 9NE | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensward Academy Greensward Lane , SS5 5HG | 3out of 4 | 4,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 4,849 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 | 4,447 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 | 1,805 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 5,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast@Trinity | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Rectory Garth | 678 yd | |
| Brew & Natter Community Cafe | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Rectory Garth | 678 yd | |
| Travellers Joy | Down Hall Road, Rayleigh | 708 yd | |
| Barrintons | 12 - 16 Hockley Road, Rayleigh | 710 yd | |
| The Taste Experience Ltd | 12 - 16 Hockley Road, Rayleigh | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion (Bar) | 2 London Hill, Rayleigh | 715 yd | |
| Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar | 7 London Hill, Rayleigh | 766 yd | |
| The Half Moon | 5 High Street, Rayleigh | 880 yd | |
| The Half Moon | 5 High Street, Rayleigh | 880 yd | |
| The Pink Toothbrush | 23 High Street, Rayleigh | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut | 59 Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh | 731 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 7 London Road, Rayleigh | 791 yd | |
| Yongs | 6 Hambro Parade, Rayleigh | 853 yd | |
| Zest | 2 Berrys Arcade, High Street | 888 yd | |
| Bangol Spice | 2 Berrys Arcade, High Street | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzwimarc School HOCKLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Fairview Playing Field HAMILTON MEWS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Downhall County Primary School BROOKLYN DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Sweyne Park School SIR WALTER RALEIGH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 992 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.