Rawreth Industrial Estate is in Rayleigh and in Rochford district. SS6 9RL is located in the Downhall and Rawreth 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 Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rayleigh, SS6 9RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS6 9GT, SS6 9GU, SS6 9GS, SS6 9GA, SS6 9GB, SS6 9DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS6 9RL 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 | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 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 9RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 19.3% | 30% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 61.3% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 48.8% | 53.5% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 8.8% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.5% | 18.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 9.7% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.9% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 26.3% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.7% | 96.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rawreth Industrial Estate was 235.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 255.1% higher than the Downhall and Rawreth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rawreth Industrial Estate has the highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Downhall and Rawreth and the 7th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 214.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% 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 9 Westfield Close Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-11-08 | £349,021 |
| Rpc Accident Repair Centre Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2023-03-24 | £331,575 |
| Kesley Construction Ltd Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-14 | £223,832 |
| Unit 3 Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-09-02 | £136,449 |
| Unit 14 Rawreth Industrial Estate, Rayleigh, Essex Other, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-11-28 | £360,794 |
SS6 9RL 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 | 143 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth Priory Chase , SS6 9NE | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School Little Wheatley Chase , SS6 9EH | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Down Hall Primary School Brooklyn Drive , SS6 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Creswick Avenue , SS6 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | 4out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 5,355 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 | 4,732 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 | 525 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grub's Up | Makro, Rawreth Industrial Estate | 35 yd | |
| Rayleigh Leisure Centre | Priory Chase, Rayleigh | 665 yd | |
| Silver City | 217 London Road, Rayleigh | 693 yd | |
| Lower Barn Farm Cafe | Lower Barn, London Road | 800 yd | |
| Brookside Cafe | London Road, Rayleigh | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh Town Sports And Social Club | Rayleigh Sports And Social Club, London Road | 637 yd | |
| The Rayleigh Cricket Club | Cricket Pavilion, Rawreth Lane | 679 yd | |
| Grange Community Centre | Rayleigh Grange Commuity Centre, Little Wheatley Chase | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grub And Go | Unit 7 Westfield Close, Rawreth Industrial Estate | 133 yd | |
| Churchills | Unit A, Saxon Court | 657 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips/ Serial Grill | Unit A, Saxon Court | 657 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | 217 London Road, Rayleigh | 693 yd | |
| The Laughing Pear Limited | Lower Barn Farm, London Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church Of England (Vc) Primary School PRIORY CHASE | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Rayleigh Leisure Centre PRIORY CHASE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Rayleigh Town Sports And Social Club London Road | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| New Rawreth Playing Fields LABURNUM WAY | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Sweyne Park School SIR WALTER RALEIGH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Rawreth Club Room Carter & Saunders Farm Carter & Saunders Farm Rawreth Lane | 829 yd | |
| Our Lady Ransom Catholic Primary School LITTLE WHEATLEY CHASE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 925 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 | 73.8% |
| 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 | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.