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About

Rayleigh South West is a residential area located in the Rochford district of Essex. It features a mix of housing, including detached homes, semis, and terraced properties. The area is well-connected, with easy access to the A127 and A130, making it convenient for commuting to nearby towns like Southend and Basildon.

Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities, with Rayleigh town centre just a short distance away. The area is predominantly suburban, with quiet streets and green spaces such as King George V Playing Fields. Public transport options include bus routes serving Rayleigh station, providing links to London Liverpool Street.

Area overview

On average Rayleigh South West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Rayleigh South West is £46,700 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).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rayleigh South West Population

8,691

Population density

2,594.9 per km²

Demographics

British

8,066

92.8%

Other White

149

1.71%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.71%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.58%

African

0.58%

Total population: 8,692

Housing

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

1.52%

Total households: 3,696

Property prices in Rayleigh South West

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Rayleigh South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	35	£535,000	£387,600	£459,000	£697,500	£909,500
Flats	31	£220,000	£175,000	£200,750	£253,500	£295,000
Semi-Detached	51	£417,500	£332,500	£378,000	£484,385	£564,000
Terraced	4	£333,500	£306,800	£314,000	£418,750	£583,750

10 years median price trend in Rayleigh South West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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