Poplar Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8SL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS6 8SL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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	51.8%	53.8%	2.0%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	48.2%	46.2%	-2.0%	49.0%	-2.8%

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 8SL 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	19.4%	28.4%	9.0%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	52.4%	-9.2%	44.2%	8.2%
Separated	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.6%	7.7%	-0.9%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	9.5%	11.5%	2.0%	6.1%	5.4%

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	42.5%	50%	7.5%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	34.3%	34.6%	0.3%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	15.7%	10.6%	-5.1%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	6.4%	3.7%	-2.7%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	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.

In the area around SS6 8SL this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.9%	30.3%	4.4%	18.2%	12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	13.3%	-4.8%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	14.7%	-0.8%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	4.7%	-1.8%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	16.6%	4.5%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	19%	17.5%	-1.5%	33.8%	-16.3%
Other	3%	2.8%	-0.2%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
White	98.9%	98.8%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.4%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	99.3%	96.7%	-2.6%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	0%	2%	2.0%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	96.7%	-2.2%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.1%	76.7%	9.4%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11.9%	13.5%	-1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.4%	37.2%	5.2%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Poplar Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Road was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% lower than the Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Poplar Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Lodge and the 118th lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

🔎 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 8SL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Poplar Road are based on 48 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 Poplar Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8SL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS6 8SL

Average Price
£404,698

Semi-Detached
£406,352

Terraced
£386,506

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplar Road

Average Price
£389,028

Semi-Detached
£394,568

Terraced
£341,381

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplar Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Poplar Road, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2024-10-04	£496,684
12 Poplar Road, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£362,500	2020-05-06	£419,371
4 Poplar Road, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2019-02-27	£461,855
14 Poplar Road, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£332,000	2018-06-21	£379,991
2 Poplar Road, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2017-03-30	£410,550

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS6 8SL

Employment

SS6 8SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	51
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	14
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	5
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyburns Primary School Nevern Road , SS6 7PE	3out of 4	342 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grove Wood Primary School Grove Road , SS6 8UA	4out of 4	751 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD	4out of 4	1,671 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ	3out of 4	1,683 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edwards Hall Primary School Macmurdo Road , SS9 5AQ	3out of 4	2,156 yd	Community school	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	1,552 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD	2out of 4	2,206 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ	4out of 4	2,658 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ	1out of 4	3,493 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU	4out of 4	3,741 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	3,606 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	2,807 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT	- not rated	3,486 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	3out of 4	3,806 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	4out of 4	3,910 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Michael's School 198 Hadleigh Road , Leigh on Sea SS9 2LP	- not rated	4,154 yd	Other independent school	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
Fred's Coffee Shop	347 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	405 yd
Fresco	82 The Chase, Rayleigh	599 yd
Ally's Sweet Cart	401 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	805 yd
The Bean Machine	401 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	805 yd
Pizza Florence	401 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh	805 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rayleigh Lodge	The Chase, Rayleigh		599 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chris' Fish, Chicken And Ribs	81 Grove Road, Rayleigh	689 yd
Phoenix Takeaway	79 Grove Road, Rayleigh	689 yd
The Fat Burger And Desserts/The Fat Pizza	4 Sirdar Road, Rayleigh	1,014 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsburys	239 - 241 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh		231 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Grove Wood Primary School GROVE ROAD	grass pitches	585 yd
Grove Road Playing Field GROVE COURT	grass pitches	867 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	61.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SS6 8SL