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Rayleigh North East

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About

Rayleigh North East is a residential area located on the outskirts of the town, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras. The area is primarily composed of suburban streets, with local amenities including schools and convenience shops serving the community. Its position offers access to open spaces and the wider road network connecting to Southend and London.

The geography is defined by its proximity to rural edges and the A127 arterial road. A notable local landmark is the Dutch Cottage, a historic thatched building on the main road, which provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding modern housing. The area functions as a practical residential zone for commuting, with a focus on local parks and playing fields for recreation.

Area overview

On average Rayleigh North East has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rayleigh North East is £70,358 per year. There are 3 schools in Rayleigh North East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rayleigh North East is home to around 8,125 people, with a population density of about 2,104.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rayleigh North East Population
8,125
Population density
2,104.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.38(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.46(-62%)
Vehicle crime
2.22(-51%)
Other theft
2.22(-60%)
Burglary
1.97(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,620
93.77%
Other White
100
1.23%
Indian
54
0.66%
Irish
53
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.6%
Total population: 8,126

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,721
25.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,338
19.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,170
17.18%
No qualifications
1,141
16.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
825
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,811

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,611
49.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,282
39.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
257
7.88%
Other social rented
58
1.78%
Other forms of private rent
39
1.2%
Total households: 3,260

Property prices in Rayleigh North East

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Rayleigh North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rayleigh North East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rayleigh North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£532,500
Flats4£195,000
Semi-Detached48£410,000
Terraced11£370,000

10 years median price trend in Rayleigh North East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rayleigh North East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.