Goldhanger Close is in Rayleigh and in Rochford district. SS6 9RX is located in the Sweyne Park and Grange electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goldhanger Close, Rayleigh, SS6 9RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS6 9GG, SS6 9HF, SS6 9DX, SS6 9HD, SS6 9SA, SS6 9DY, SS6 9SG, SS6 9EB, SS6 9SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS6 9RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50.4% | 53.7% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.3% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 23% | 20.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 15.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
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 | 48.1% | 43.8% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 9RX this area, 28.1% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 28.1% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 19% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 95.2% | 96.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldhanger Close was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Downhall and Rawreth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goldhanger Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Downhall and Rawreth and the 126th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Goldhanger Close, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-03-21 | £467,437 |
| 1 Goldhanger Close, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-04-28 | £392,966 |
| 9 Goldhanger Close, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-02-14 | £529,026 |
| 3 Goldhanger Close, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2019-10-11 | £379,660 |
| 11 Goldhanger Close, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-02-22 | £471,530 |
SS6 9RX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS6 9RX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School Little Wheatley Chase , SS6 9EH | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Creswick Avenue , SS6 9HG | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth Priory Chase , SS6 9NE | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Down Hall Primary School Brooklyn Drive , SS6 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,633 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 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | 4out of 4 | 4,077 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,450 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 | 3,806 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 | 448 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver City | 217 London Road, Rayleigh | 255 yd | |
| Slimming World | 15 Peregrine Gardens, Rayleigh | 621 yd | |
| Lower Barn Farm Cafe | Lower Barn, London Road | 646 yd | |
| Grub's Up | Makro, Rawreth Industrial Estate | 912 yd | |
| Brookside Cafe | London Road, Rayleigh | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Community Centre | Rayleigh Grange Commuity Centre, Little Wheatley Chase | 311 yd | |
| Rayleigh Town Sports And Social Club | Rayleigh Sports And Social Club, London Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chef | 217 London Road, Rayleigh | 255 yd | |
| Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips | 99C London Road, Rayleigh | 566 yd | |
| The Laughing Pear Limited | Lower Barn Farm, London Road | 646 yd | |
| Station Grill | Unit 3 Station Approach, Station Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Grub And Go | Unit 7 Westfield Close, Rawreth Industrial Estate | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Ransom Catholic Primary School LITTLE WHEATLEY CHASE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 388 yd |
| John Fisher Playing Field LITTLE WHEATLEY CHASE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Rayleigh Town Sports And Social Club London Road | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Sweyne Park School SIR WALTER RALEIGH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 857 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 | 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.