Kestrel Grove is in Rayleigh and in Rochford district. SS6 9TX 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 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Grove, Rayleigh, SS6 9TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS6 9UE, SS6 9AL, SS6 9GE, SS6 9GF, SS6 7DZ, SS6 9AE, SS6 9GR, SS6 9AB, SS6 9TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS6 9TX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 49.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 30.1% | 40.7% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 44.1% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 68.4% | 68.5% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 20.1% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 24.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 9TX this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 14.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.4% | 19% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 23.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 28.2% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.9% | 94.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 94.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Grove was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Downhall and Rawreth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kestrel Grove has the 9th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Downhall and Rawreth and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Kestrel Grove, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-07-10 | £358,669 |
| 88 Kestrel Grove, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-28 | £349,428 |
| 96 Kestrel Grove, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-21 | £447,273 |
| 86 Kestrel Grove, Rayleigh, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-10 | £338,997 |
| 43 Kestrel Grove, Rayleigh, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-10-04 | £500,870 |
SS6 9TX 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 | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Primary School Creswick Avenue , SS6 9HG | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rayleigh Primary School Love Lane , SS6 7DD | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School Little Wheatley Chase , SS6 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Francis Primary School Uplands Park Road , SS6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Down Hall Primary School Brooklyn Drive , SS6 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,446 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 | 803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanes Daws Heath Road , Thundersley SS7 2TD | 2out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King John School Shipwrights Drive , Thundersley SS7 1RQ | 1out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,454 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 | 3,396 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 | 1,145 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Hall School Hart Road , Thundersley SS7 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,985 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming World | 15 Peregrine Gardens, Rayleigh | 206 yd | |
| The Brilliant Coffee Co | Rayleigh Railway Station Station Approach, Station Road | 304 yd | |
| The Rayleigh Grind | Rayleigh Railway Station, Station Approach | 304 yd | |
| Bight | 9 London Road, Rayleigh | 555 yd | |
| Cafe No. 11 | 11 London Road, Rayleigh | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roebuck | 138 High Street, Rayleigh | 713 yd | |
| Rayleigh Conservative Club - Bar | 7 London Hill, Rayleigh | 734 yd | |
| Royal British Legion (Bar) | 2 London Hill, Rayleigh | 776 yd | |
| Rayleigh Lanes Snooker | 89 High Street, Rayleigh | 797 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 93 High Street, Rayleigh | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Grill | Unit 3 Station Approach, Station Road | 301 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 7 London Road, Rayleigh | 555 yd | |
| Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips | 99C London Road, Rayleigh | 591 yd | |
| Yat Wong's | 128 High Street, Rayleigh | 713 yd | |
| Pink Garlic | 140 High Street, Rayleigh | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Food | 145 - 153 High Street, Rayleigh | 772 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | 12 - 24 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sweyne Park School SIR WALTER RALEIGH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Titans Health & Fitness 22E 22E EASTWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Rayleigh Lawn Tennis Club COURTSIDE COURTSIDE WATCHFIELD LANE | tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD KING GEORGES PLAYING FIELD BULL LANE | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.