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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 56 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
56
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
31.76(+1%)
Shoplifting
10.36(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.9(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.18(-18%)
Drugs
3.91(+35%)
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%
African
50
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 in Rayleigh South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Semi-Detached54£421,250
Terraced2£482,500
Detached29£565,000
Flats29£220,000

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

SS67SL

High Road

SS68JE

Bull Lane

SS60BG

High Street

SS68ND

Hilary Crescent

SS67HW

London Hill

SS68NB

Hilary Crescent

SS67FT

Brook Road

SS67TE

Weir Gardens

SS68LQ

Helena Road

SS67NY

Dobsons Close

SS67TG

Humber Close

SS68NG

Marshalls Close

SS67ED

Bellingham Lane

SS67FY

Southend Arterial Road

SS68LG

Keswick Close

SS68PQ

Warwick Road

SS68SZ

Leslie Gardens

SS67QY

Daws Heath Road

SS68JD

Bull Lane

SS68LZ

Bull Lane

SS67QT

Daws Heath Road

SS67DS

High Mead

SS68QB

Trinity Road

SS67JD

Eastwood Road

SS68BA

Hockley Road

SS68AB

Elm Drive

SS68NJ

Avondale Road

SS68PG

Warwick Road

SS67HT

Castle Drive

SS68LH

Rydal Close

SS67QG

Castle Close

SS68QU

Grove Close

SS67BB

Gladstone Gardens

SS67QA

High Street

SS68AD

Elm Close

SS67AX

Western Road

SS68AF

Link Road

SS68NP

Coniston Close

SS67HS

Mount Avenue

SS67JE

Eastwood Road

SS67QL

Nursery Close

SS60BU

High Street

SS67DP

Crown Gardens

SS68JX

Queens Road

SS67DG

Burrows Way

SS68PR

Meadway

SS67AN

Eastern Road

SS67AE

High Road

SS67BS

High Street

SS67TX

High Street

SS67BG

Holly Tree Gardens

SS67HG

Crown Hill

SS67BD

Warren Close

SS67QW

Daws Heath Road

SS67JL

Finchfield

SS68JF

Bull Lane

SS68LE

Derwent Avenue

SS67BY

High Street

SS67TP

Hilltop Close

SS67BU

High Street

SS68JB

Meadowside

SS67JP

Eastwood Road

SS68AU

Station Crescent

SS67DL

Love Lane

SS68JH

Derwent Avenue

SS67EP

Castle Court

SS68TF

Warwick Road

SS67AF

Weir Farm Road

SS67TF

Thames Close

SS67HY

Crown Hill

SS60DZ

Wheatley

SS68NA

Jubilee Road

SS68PT

Tudor Close

SS67TL

Hilltop Close

SS68LJ

Grayson Close

SS67DF

Burrows Way

SS67TQ

Weir Gardens

SS60DY

Wheatley

SS67EW

High Street

SS68PZ

Church Road

SS67AY

Western Road

SS68QW

The Chase

SS67NZ

Dobsons Close

SS67FX

Wheatley

SS67SJ

High Road

SS68PJ

Trinity Road

SS68PS

Grove Road

SS67BX

High Street

SS67BH

Kingswood Crescent

SS68LA

Queens Road

SS68LB

Queens Road

SS67JJ

Finchfield

SS68JQ

Websters Way

SS68QE

Trinity Close

SS68LX

Mill Field Close

SS60BE

High Street

SS67SN

Glasseys Lane

SS67HB

Crown Hill

SS67JH

High Street

SS67DZ

High Mead

Data Sources

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