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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

SS67JF

Wheatley

SS68JT

Kings Road

SS68QW

The Chase

SS60BE

High Street

SS67QH

Daws Heath Road

SS68JA

Stile Lane

SS68LE

Derwent Avenue

SS67BQ

Kingswood Crescent

SS67DR

Love Lane

SS67EQ

Berrys Arcade

SS68JE

Bull Lane

SS68EB

Hockley Road

SS67EW

High Street

SS68LH

Rydal Close

SS68PP

Linden Close

SS67SH

Elizabeth Avenue

SS68NF

The Paddocks

SS67DY

High Street

SS67JJ

Finchfield

SS67FY

Southend Arterial Road

SS60BF

High Street

SS68AF

Link Road

SS68LG

Keswick Close

SS67QE

Sykesmead

SS67DU

High Mead

SS67HF

Castle Terrace

SS68JD

Bull Lane

SS68PQ

Warwick Road

SS68LA

Queens Road

SS67BB

Gladstone Gardens

SS67EE

Church Street

SS67FU

Eastwood Road

SS67FX

Wheatley

SS68NL

Avondale Road

SS67AB

High Road

SS67DT

High Mead

SS67HU

Mount Close

SS68FF

Wheatley

SS68JR

Parklands Avenue

SS60BH

High Street

SS67ED

Bellingham Lane

SS68AD

Elm Close

SS68JP

Highfield Crescent

SS67BY

High Street

SS68JU

Broad Oak Way

SS68PR

Meadway

SS67HN

Bellingham Lane

SS67TN

Hilltop Close

SS68PG

Warwick Road

SS67HY

Crown Hill

SS67QS

Hardwick Close

SS67TF

Thames Close

SS67TX

High Street

SS68BB

Rectory Garth

SS68QU

Grove Close

SS60XQ

Wheatley

SS67EP

Castle Court

SS67LB

Picton Gardens

SS68LT

Derwent Avenue

SS68SZ

Leslie Gardens

SS67AP

Great Wheatley Road

SS67BH

Kingswood Crescent

SS67FT

Brook Road

SS67QT

Daws Heath Road

SS67QY

Daws Heath Road

SS67SQ

Orchard Avenue

SS68NR

Avondale Close

SS67AW

Great Wheatley Road

SS68AT

Station Crescent

SS67BA

Eastern Road

SS68JJ

Derwent Avenue

SS67AL

Great Wheatley Road

SS67AY

Western Road

SS67BJ

Ridgeway

SS67DL

Love Lane

SS67NY

Dobsons Close

SS67QG

Castle Close

SS67QN

Randway

SS67QR

Bedford Close

SS68JG

Bull Lane

SS60BU

High Street

SS67SG

Watchfield Lane

SS68NE

The Paddocks

SS68QS

The Chase

SS67HX

Hillview Road

SS68ND

Hilary Crescent

SS60DS

High Street

SS68JF

Bull Lane

SS68QB

Trinity Road

SS67BX

High Street

SS67FA

Castle Close

SS67HR

London Hill

SS68BE

Hockley Road

SS68NA

Jubilee Road

SS68PX

Grove Road

SS68QT

Cecil Way

SS68SX

Essex Close

SS67AX

Western Road

SS67EJ

High Street

SS67FW

Southend Arterial Road

Data Sources

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