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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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 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
Detached27£565,000
Flats24£217,500
Semi-Detached43£417,500
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

SS67EQ

Berrys Arcade

SS67AG

Weir Farm Road

SS68QS

The Chase

SS67AA

High Road

SS67DR

Love Lane

SS67DY

High Street

SS68PN

Church Road

SS68JL

King Georges Close

SS67QR

Bedford Close

SS67QB

High Street

SS68PE

Windsor Way

SS67AU

Westview Drive

SS67HL

Station Road

SS68PL

Church Road

SS68LD

Bull Lane

SS68BB

Rectory Garth

SS67FP

Kingswood Mews

SS68SU

Worcester Drive

SS68GJ

Hockley Road

SS67JF

Wheatley

SS67QE

Sykesmead

SS68QT

Cecil Way

SS60DS

High Street

SS60XQ

Wheatley

SS68NL

Avondale Road

SS67QP

Hardwick Close

SS68JS

Kings Close

SS68NF

The Paddocks

SS68QN

The Chase

SS68LF

Kendal Close

SS67QJ

Daws Heath Road

SS67EJ

High Street

SS67AL

Great Wheatley Road

SS67HN

Bellingham Lane

SS68LY

Bull Lane

SS67DD

Love Lane

SS68EH

Wheatley

SS67HD

The Knoll

SS68AT

Station Crescent

SS68EB

Hockley Road

SS67SS

Weir Gardens

SS60BH

High Street

SS68JG

Bull Lane

SS67TN

Hilltop Close

SS67DH

Poyntens

SS67DX

Love Lane

SS68AE

Beech Avenue

SS67DQ

Spring Gardens

SS67JR

Eastwood Road

SS68JT

Kings Road

SS67BT

High Street

SS60BF

High Street

SS67AD

High Road

SS68FF

Wheatley

SS67HH

Crown Hill

SS67QF

Castle Road

SS67HX

Hillview Road

SS67DE

Spring Gardens

SS67SE

High Road

SS67QH

Daws Heath Road

SS67RE

Daws Heath Road

SS67SG

Watchfield Lane

SS67DT

High Mead

SS67HP

London Hill

SS67EF

High Street

SS68JP

Highfield Crescent

SS67FZ

High Street

SS68QR

Gilbert Close

SS68PY

The Ramparts

SS68PW

Lodge Close

SS68JR

Parklands Avenue

SS67LB

Picton Gardens

SS67HU

Mount Close

SS68PX

Grove Road

SS67QS

Hardwick Close

SS67GB

Castle Road

SS68JU

Broad Oak Way

SS67BA

Eastern Road

SS67NG

Arterial Road

SS67QN

Randway

SS68PP

Linden Close

SS68JJ

Derwent Avenue

SS67EA

High Street

SS68BE

Hockley Road

SS67SQ

Orchard Avenue

SS67HA

Crown Hill

SS68SX

Essex Close

SS68QG

John Childs Way

SS67SP

Southend Arterial Road

SS67FR

Crown Hill

SS67BF

Eastwood Road

SS67JB

High Street

SS68LT

Derwent Avenue

SS68NE

The Paddocks

SS67TJ

Hilltop Close

SS67FU

Eastwood Road

SS67HJ

Highmead

SS67HR

London Hill

SS67AW

Great Wheatley Road

SS67TW

Windsor Mews

Data Sources

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