SS6 8QR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SS6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SS which means Southend-on-Sea.
- Postal District. In our case SS6.
- Postal Sector. In our case SS6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QR.
The regional mail center for the post area SS is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SS6 8QR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is RAYLEIGH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SS6 8QR postcode have the street address of Gilbert Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SS6 8QR postcode is home to a bustling 48 residents!
It is situated within the post town of RAYLEIGH within the old postal county of Essex.
SS6 8QR is within the town of Rayleigh.
The SS6 8QR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SS6 8QR are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in SS6 8QR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SS6 8QR
The telephone area code for SS6 8QR is 01268 Basildon.
Map Coordinates for SS6 8QR
| Latitude | 51.5857033282 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.622602832165 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SS6 8QR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 175 Southend-on-Sea & Basildon | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 178 Thames Estuary | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for SS6 8QR
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | N 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | N 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 41.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 44.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SS6 8QR Postcode?
Download Speeds For SS6 8QR
| Average Mbps | 51.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 53.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 74.320 |
SS6 8QR has an average download speed of 51.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,484 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
28% of postcodes (329,608) have slower broadband speeds.
72% of postcodes (853,549) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SS6 8QR
| Average Mbps | 12.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.860 |
SS6 8QR has an average upload speed of 12.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,270 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
43% of postcodes (503,852) have slower upload speeds.
57% of postcodes (670,519) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SS6 8QR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Grove Wood Primary School
Address: Grove Wood Primary School, Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01268743445
Wyburns Primary School
Address: Wyburns Primary School, Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PE
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact:
Down Hall Primary School
Address: Down Hall Primary School, Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9LW
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01268780018
Edward Francis Primary School
Address: Edward Francis Primary School, Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AJ
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01268775047
Rayleigh Primary School
Address: Rayleigh Primary School, Love Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DD
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact:
Glebe Primary School
Address: Glebe Primary School, Creswick Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9HG
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School, Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9EH
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The FitzWimarc School
Address: The FitzWimarc School, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01268743884
The FitzWimarc School
Address: The FitzWimarc School, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact:
The Sweyne Park School
Address: The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01268784721
The Sweyne Park School
Address: The Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SS6 8QR
THE ESSEX SMILE CENTRE
Address: 35A HIGH STREET, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7EW
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 369 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7LJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 15-17 HIGH ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7SA
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
HOCKLEY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 WOODLANDS PARADE, MAIN ROAD, HOCKLEY, SS5 4QU
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
HOCKLEY DENTAL CARE
Address: 45 SOUTHEND ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4PZ
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
WHITE HART LANE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 WHITE HART LANE, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4DQ
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SS6 8QR
YARDLEY CHEMIST
Address: 15 HIGH STREET, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7EW
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 743283
AMP PHARMACY
Address: 55-57 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7JE
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 771703
BOOTS
Address: 77 HIGH STREET, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7EJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 771883
HAMBRO PHARMACY
Address: 53A HULLBRIDGE ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 9NL
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 781623
GRANGE PHARMACY
Address: 113 LONDON ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 9AX
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01502 534210
OSBON PHARMACY
Address: 372 RAYLEIGH ROAD, EASTWOOD, LEIGH-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS9 5PT
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01702 525667
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SS6 8QR
ESSEX EYE CARE
Address: 55 WARWICK ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 8PQ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
ESSEX EYECARE (RAYLEIGH)
Address: 55 WARWICK ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 8PQ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (RAYLEIGH)
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7EF
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
AUDLEY MILLS OPTICIANS
Address: 43 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7JE
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE OPTICIANS
Address: 4 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7JQ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (RAYLEIGH)
Address: 85 HIGH STREET, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7EJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SS6 8QR
AUDLEY MILLS SURGERY
Address: 57 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 7JF
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 209309
AUDLEY MILLS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 57 EASTWOOD ROAD, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7JF
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
WILLIAM HARVEY SURGERY
Address: 83 LONDON ROAD, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 9HR
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 784003
DOWNHALL PARK SURGERY
Address: 49 RAWRETH LANE, RAYLEIGH, ESSEX, SS6 9QD
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01268 780408
DR S H H ZAIDI & PARTNER
Address: 348 RAYLEIGH ROAD, LEIGH-ON-SEA, ESSEX, SS9 5PU
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01702 525289
CHURCH VIEW SURGERY
Address: THE JONES FAMILY PRACTICE, 55 SOUTHEND ROAD, HOCKLEY, ESSEX, SS5 4PZ
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01702 202514
Transport Links near SS6 8QR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SS6 8QR
- Rayleigh
Rayleigh station, Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJDistance: 1.49 milesDriving Time: 3.07 minutes - Hockley
Hockley station, Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BGDistance: 2.80 milesDriving Time: 7.55 minutes - Leigh-on-Sea
Leigh-on-Sea station, Belton Way, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ETDistance: 4.53 milesDriving Time: 9.77 minutes - Battlesbridge
Battlesbridge station, Hawkhill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RGDistance: 5.13 milesDriving Time: 9.01 minutes - Rochford
Rochford station, West Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AUDistance: 5.58 milesDriving Time: 10.99 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SS6 8QR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SS6 8QR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SS6 8QR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rayleigh and Wickford Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Mark Francois |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SS6 8QR Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Rochford District Council and the County Council is Essex County Council.
Essex County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Rochford District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Rochford District at the following link Rochford District.How much is the Council Tax?
Rochford District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Rochford District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SS6 8QR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Essex County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Essex Library ServiceHouse Sales in SS6 8QR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £233,000 | £225,500 | £229,500 | 3 |
| 2011 | £230,000 | £250,000 | £240,000 | 2 |
| 2014 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £426,000 | £426,000 | £426,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £517,500 | £517,500 | £517,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SS6 8QR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SS6 8QR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, High Street, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7QA | 1.31 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Stadium Way, BENFLEET, SS7 3UB | 1.96 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, Progress Road, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 5PR | 2.29 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to Lidl |
| Asda, Rawreth Lane, RAYLEIGH, SS6 9RN | 2.81 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to Asda |
| Iceland, Rectory Road, BENFLEET, SS7 2ND | 3.52 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SS6 8QR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 205 High Street, Southend-on-sea, SS1 1LL | 4.97 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to 205 High Street |
| Basildon Eastgate Centre,, Basildon, SS14 1EB | 7.05 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to Basildon Eastgate Centre, |
| Pipps Hill Retail Park, Basildon, SS14 3AF | 7.65 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to Pipps Hill Retail Park |
| Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre., Chelmsford, CM2 6FD | 11.90 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to Unit 20-21, The Meadows Shopping Centre. |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Claydons Lane, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7UP | 1.10 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to McDonald's, Claydons Lane, RAYLEIGH, SS6 7UP |
| McDonald's, High Street, Hadleigh, BENFLEET, SS7 2PB | 2.32 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to McDonald's, High Street, Hadleigh, BENFLEET, SS7 2PB |
| McDonald's, Airport Business Park, Rochford Road, Southend Airport, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6FW | 3.68 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to McDonald's, Airport Business Park, Rochford Road, Southend Airport, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6FW |
| McDonald's, Queen Elizabeth 11 Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5SY | 4.00 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to McDonald's, Queen Elizabeth 11 Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CHELMSFORD, CM3 5SY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Stephenson Road, LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 5LY | 1.58 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to KFC Leigh on Sea - Progress Road |
| KFC, Rochford Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, ROCHFORD, SS4 1GP | 2.64 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to KFC Rochford - Cherry Orchard Way |
| KFC, London Road, BENFLEET, SS7 5SQ | 3.28 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to KFC Tarpots - London Road |
| KFC, High Street, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 7RD | 4.47 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to KFC Canvey Island - High Street |
| KFC, Greyhound Trading Park, Greyhound Way, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 5PY | 4.90 miles | Directions from SS6 8QR to KFC Southend - Greyhound Trading Park |