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Rayleigh North West

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About

Rayleigh North West is an electoral ward in the Rochford district of Essex, covering the north‑west portion of Rayleigh town. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of post‑war housing and later infill developments, and it includes local shopping parades, primary schools and community centres that serve nearby streets. The ward boundary runs close to the A127 corridor to the north and meets open farmland on the town’s western edge, while rail links at Rayleigh station provide regional connections for commuters and shoppers.

Local life in Rayleigh North West is organised around small green spaces, playing fields and a handful of neighbourhood streets where residents run groups and clubs. The ward is used for district election reporting and census statistics, so its borders are well defined on maps and council documents. Bus routes along the main roads link the area to the town centre and neighbouring suburbs, and the mix of housing patterns reflects several phases of expansion from the mid‑20th century onwards.

Area overview

On average Rayleigh North West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rayleigh North West is £64,887 per year. There are 4 schools in Rayleigh North West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rayleigh North West is home to around 8,862 people, with a population density of about 682.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rayleigh North West Population
8,862
Population density
682.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.93(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.56(-35%)
Vehicle crime
5.64(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-27%)
Public order
4.29(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,207
92.61%
Other White
136
1.53%
Indian
73
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
0.78%
Irish
61
0.69%
Total population: 8,862

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,731
24.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,381
19.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,300
18.39%
No qualifications
1,241
17.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
898
12.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,069

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,528
42.57%
Owns outright
1,202
33.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
386
10.76%
Other social rented
350
9.75%
Other forms of private rent
54
1.5%
Total households: 3,589

Property prices in Rayleigh North West

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Rayleigh North West area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rayleigh North West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£565,000
Flats8£215,000
Semi-Detached46£382,500
Terraced17£330,000

10 years median price trend in Rayleigh North West

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

All postcodes in Rayleigh North West

SS69ET

London Road

SS118SP

Rawreth Lane

SS69QZ

Downhall Park Way

SS118TA

Chelmsford Road

SS69XJ

Downhall and Rawreth

SS69GF

Heron Close

SS69TZ

Mccalmont Drive

SS118GH

Beeches Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.