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Rayleigh South West

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About

Rayleigh South West is a residential area situated on the western edge of the town, characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing estates. The layout is primarily suburban, with local shopping parades catering to daily needs. The terrain includes gentle slopes leading down towards the rural fringes, creating a transition from the town's core.

A notable local feature is the proximity to the historic Rayleigh Windmill, a landmark on the eastern skyline. The area is bounded by the A127 road, which provides a major transport route. Open spaces include King George's Playing Field, offering recreational facilities amidst the housing.

Area overview

On average Rayleigh South West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rayleigh South West is £60,739 per year. There are 2 schools in Rayleigh South West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rayleigh South West is home to around 8,691 people, with a population density of about 2,594.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rayleigh South West Population
8,691
Population density
2,594.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.49(-2%)
Shoplifting
11.39(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.87(-49%)
Public order
4.6(-12%)
Other theft
4.26(-23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,066
92.8%
Other White
149
1.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
62
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.58%
African
50
0.58%
Total population: 8,692

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,618
22.66%
No qualifications
1,388
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,270
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,234
17.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
941
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 7,140

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,561
42.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,195
32.33%
Other social rented
417
11.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
10.82%
Other forms of private rent
56
1.52%
Total households: 3,696

Property prices in Rayleigh South West

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Rayleigh South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rayleigh South 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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£527,500
Flats32£221,000
Semi-Detached55£425,000
Terraced2£482,500

10 years median price trend in Rayleigh South West

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

All postcodes in Rayleigh South West

SS67JB

High Street

SS67QB

High Street

SS67EF

High Street

SS67HE

Castle Terrace

SS67TL

Hilltop Close

SS68LX

Mill Field Close

SS68NB

Hilary Crescent

SS68PJ

Trinity Road

SS68GJ

Hockley Road

SS67AR

Great Wheatley Road

SS67AU

Westview Drive

SS68JX

Queens Road

SS68LF

Kendal Close

SS68LJ

Grayson Close

SS68PW

Lodge Close

SS67QF

Castle Road

SS67QP

Hardwick Close

SS67GB

Castle Road

SS67HH

Crown Hill

SS68TF

Warwick Road

SS67DH

Poyntens

SS67AF

Weir Farm Road

SS67DS

High Mead

SS68JH

Derwent Avenue

SS68QE

Trinity Close

SS68QN

The Chase

SS67QD

Castle Road

SS68BA

Hockley Road

SS68LZ

Bull Lane

SS60BG

High Street

SS67HB

Crown Hill

SS67HQ

Crown Hill

SS67JQ

Eastwood Road

SS67QJ

Daws Heath Road

SS67SA

High Road

SS67TW

Windsor Mews

SS68JS

Kings Close

SS68LY

Bull Lane

SS68NJ

Avondale Road

SS68PN

Church Road

SS67AA

High Road

SS67FP

Kingswood Mews

SS67HJ

Highmead

SS67TE

Weir Gardens

SS68BD

Barringtons Close

SS68JL

King Georges Close

SS68LQ

Helena Road

SS68PH

Warwick Close

SS67DN

Rookery Close

SS67QQ

Heathfield

SS67SN

Glasseys Lane

SS67JD

Eastwood Road

SS67TP

Hilltop Close

SS68NG

Marshalls Close

SS68EH

Wheatley

SS67BE

Hollytree Gardens

SS67BU

High Street

SS67BS

High Street

SS67QL

Nursery Close

SS68QR

Gilbert Close

SS67BF

Eastwood Road

SS67DF

Burrows Way

SS67FZ

High Street

SS68PE

Windsor Way

SS67BT

High Street

SS68PZ

Church Road

SS67AE

High Road

SS67JE

Eastwood Road

SS67JP

Eastwood Road

SS67HG

Crown Hill

SS67HZ

The Bailey

SS67SJ

High Road

SS67JR

Eastwood Road

SS67NZ

Dobsons Close

SS68JQ

Websters Way

SS67HL

Station Road

SS67SE

High Road

SS68PT

Tudor Close

SS67FR

Crown Hill

SS67RE

Daws Heath Road

SS67RP

Moat Rise

SS68NP

Coniston Close

SS67HA

Crown Hill

SS67SS

Weir Gardens

SS68JB

Meadowside

SS67AD

High Road

SS68AB

Elm Drive

SS68LB

Queens Road

SS68PL

Church Road

SS68PY

The Ramparts

SS68QA

Trinity Road

SS67DG

Burrows Way

SS67HP

London Hill

SS67SP

Southend Arterial Road

SS67BD

Warren Close

SS67SL

High Road

SS67AN

Eastern Road

SS67DD

Love Lane

SS67DE

Spring Gardens

SS67HS

Mount Avenue

Data Sources

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