Sweyne Close Rayleigh, Rochford
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS6), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32200862.
- Sales: 34 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £340,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 8, E: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: 23 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Rochford costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rayleigh, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sweyne Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is William Harvey Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 63 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £370,000 | £332,000 | £430,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £214,425 | £214,425 | £214,425 |
| 2022 | 2 | £367,500 | £350,000 | £385,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £365,000 | £360,000 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £277,000 | £277,000 | £277,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £285,000 | £275,000 | £295,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £233,500 | £227,000 | £240,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £208,748 | £177,500 | £239,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | SHIRALEE SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2024 | MARSDEN SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £332,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2024 | 1 SS6 9DJ | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Jul 2024 | GLENVALE SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2024 | FALSTAFF SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £430,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2023 | ROSELAND SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £335,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Oct 2023 | ROSELAND SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £214,425 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Aug 2022 | GLENVALE SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 16 May 2022 | THE JAYS SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £385,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2021 | CONWAY SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2021 | FALSTAFF SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2018 | CONCORDIA SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £277,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2017 | MARSDEN SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2017 | ROSELAND SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2016 | THE JAYS SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 6 May 2016 | MARSDEN SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | SHIRALEE SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2014 | FALSTAFF SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £227,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2014 | 1 SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2013 | FAIRVIEW SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2012 | CONWAY SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £239,995 | |
| 16 Mar 2012 | 1 SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £177,500 | |
| 11 Apr 2011 | SUNVALE, 15 SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2011 | FAIRVIEW SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2007 | DRUMLONE SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2006 | FALSTAFF SS6 9DJ | Detached | £188,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2005 | FRANVILLE SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £196,995 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | FALSTAFF SS6 9DJ | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 7 May 2002 | SHIRALEE SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £124,995 | |
| 28 Apr 2000 | FAIRVIEW SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £111,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1999 | CONWAY SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | FRANVILLE SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 10 Jul 1998 | MARSDEN SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £73,500 | |
| 24 Mar 1995 | FAIRHAVEN SS6 9DJ | Semi-detached | £65,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (11); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Rochford in 2026-27: Band D £2,363 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,576 | £1,838 | £2,101 | £2,363 | £2,889 | £3,414 | £3,939 | £4,727 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Timber Grove London Road Rayleigh: up to 91 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Rawreth Industrial Estate Rayleigh: up to 140 homes, not permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 247 London Road Rayleigh SS6 9DW: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Crystal House 1 The Approach Rayleigh SS6 9AA: up to 14 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 19 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 19 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS6 9DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 15 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| SS6 9BT | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS6 9BT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS6 9DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rayleigh 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Battlesbridge 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Hockley 818,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Avenue Rayleigh | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Wallasea Island Ferry Landing Canewdon | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Rayleigh Car Park | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 40.5 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest William Harvey Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grange Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Essex Smile Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Runwell Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Rayleigh Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Autohalt Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sweyne Park 23 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,000 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.4 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,090 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rayleigh Castle, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Bushes | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Kingley Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Great Common | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Pat's Rill | Tidal water | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Thundersley Glen | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Oakwood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Rochford: see them on the Rochford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweyne Park School | Secondary | 11–19 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Down Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rayleigh Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edward Francis Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The FitzWimarc School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy SS6 9DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Rayleigh Town Sports And Social Club SS6 9DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2016 |
| The Little Cake Kitchen SS6 9JN | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Hong Kong Chef SS6 9DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| M & J Berrett SS6 9AX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Pot Herbs SS6 9AX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Grange Foodstore SS6 9AX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Vintage SS6 9AX | Other catering premises | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Ngl's Fnest Fsh & Chips SS6 9AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd SS6 9BZ | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Mrs B Botta SS6 9AP | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Makro SS6 9RL | Distributors/Transporters | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hartford Close (19); On or near Boston Avenue (13); On or near Maine Crescent (6); On or near Regent Close (6); On or near Brunswick Place (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings M & J Berrett (retailers - other, SS6 9AX) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fairmead · Cheapside West · Maine Crescent · Belgrave Close · Salem Walk · Hartford Close · Regent Close · Vernon Avenue · Twin Oaks Walk · Boston Avenue · London Road · Brunswick Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.