Downhall Close, Rayleigh
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS6 9LU.
At a glance
14 property sales on Downhall Close, Rayleigh have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £610,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £346,422. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Downhall Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downhall Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SS6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £346,422 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Detached | 3 | £480,833 | 22 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Downhall Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 22 Apr 2026 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 25 Oct 2024 | £418,140 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 26 Apr 2023 | £372,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 16 Mar 2023 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 11 Aug 2022 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 2 Jul 2021 | £292,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 9 Apr 2021 | £367,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 15 Mar 2021 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 29 Oct 2019 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 23 Jul 2019 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 29 Mar 2018 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 2 Mar 2017 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 15 Jul 2016 | £305,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 8 Jul 2016 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Downhall Close SS6 9LU | 13 May 2016 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Downhall Close | £290,000 (Oct 2019) → £445,000 (Mar 2023) | +53% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Downhall Close
Crime
122 crimes were reported within about a mile of Downhall Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Downhall Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Roach, Prittle Brook and Eastwood Brook Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Downhall Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Francis Primary School 423 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Down Hall Primary School 272 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Glebe Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Sweyne Park School 1,429 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The FitzWimarc School 1,770 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School 141 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Rayleigh Primary School 463 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Omnia Foundation 24 pupils | Other independent special school | 12–17 | Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Rayleigh station 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Hockley station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- Battlesbridge station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Deepdene Avenue (adj, Down Hall Rd) 1 min walk
- Deepdene Avenue (opp, Down Hall Rd) 2 min walk
- Cheapside East (adj, Down Hall Rd) 2 min walk
- Cheapside East (opp, Down Hall Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- William Harvey Surgery
83 London Road, Rayleigh · 0.5 mi - Downhall Park Surgery
49 Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh · 0.6 mi - Audley Mills Surgery
57 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh · 0.7 mi - Conner & Partners
175 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley · 2.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 709 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,660 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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