Rayleigh · SS6

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Covering Rayleigh, including Downhall and Rawreth, Hullbridge, Lodge. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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SS6 (Rayleigh) in a nutshell

SS6 covers Rayleigh, in Basildon and Castle Point and Rochford. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for SS6

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Two councils in one district

SS6 is split between Basildon and Castle Point and Rochford. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

SS6 stretches across Downhall and Rawreth, Hullbridge, Lodge and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'SS6', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Lots of detached homes

Rayleigh has plenty of detached houses. More outside walls means insulation counts for a lot on your rating, so dig out any loft or cavity paperwork.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Rayleigh: 33.3% detached
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does SS6 cover?

SS6 (Rayleigh) includes the wards of Downhall and Rawreth, Hullbridge, Lodge, St Michael's, Sweyne Park and Grange, Thundersley North, Trinity, Wheatley, Wickford Park (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to SS6?

Neighbouring districts include SS7 (Hadleigh), SS5 (Hockley), SS9 (Eastwood), SS8 (Canvey Island), SS11 (Wickford) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering SS6 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in SS6?

About 12,850 households and 32,038 residents at the 2011 Census, across 747 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is SS6 in?

SS6 sits in Basildon, Castle Point, Rochford (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Castle Point, Rayleigh and Wickford.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
SS6 1
Areas covered
Rayleigh 2
Active postcodes
747 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,850 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
32,038 2
Electoral wards
Downhall and Rawreth, Hullbridge, Lodge, St Michael's, Sweyne Park and Grange, Thundersley North, Trinity, Wheatley … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Castle Point, Rayleigh and Wickford 4
Local authority
Basildon, Castle Point, Rochford 4
Households privately renting (Rayleigh built-up area)
10.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.