Living in SS6, Rochford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS6 in Rochford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Rochford: £415,574, up 6.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SS6
116 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £360,000 and a range from £120,000 to £1,150,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 18 CROWN HEIGHTS CROWN HILL, SS6 7HY | flat-maisonette | £250,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 3 BENLEIGH HOUSE MARINA AVENUE, SS6 9JQ | flat-maisonette | £182,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 44 THE APPROACH, SS6 9AA | terraced | £328,500 | 2026-03-02 |
| 61 STATION CRESCENT, SS6 8AR | detached | £650,000 | 2026-02-25 |
| 25 DOWN HALL ROAD, SS6 9JT | detached | £500,000 | 2026-02-23 |
| MILL COURT, 19 LONDON HILL, SS6 7HW | semi-detached | £585,000 | 2026-02-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| The FitzWimarc School | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Rayleigh Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| The Deanes | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
18 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.2% |
| Skilled trades | 9.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
145 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Rochford's figures.
Common questions about SS6
What is the average house price in SS6?
The average sold price in Rochford is £415,574 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SS6?
Prices in Rochford are up 6.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS6?
The median of 116 recorded sales around central SS6 in the last 2 years is £360,000, ranging from £120,000 to £1,150,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS6?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS6, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS6?
145 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS6 at risk of flooding?
Central SS6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SS6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £360,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 145 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS6 safe?
145 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SS6 or SS5, SS6 or SS7, SS6 or SS9.
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