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Rayleigh South West

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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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rayleigh South West Population

8,691

Population density

2,594.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

Economics

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

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 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)

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	30	£527,500	£408,900	£458,500	£665,000	£836,000
Flats	32	£221,000	£165,500	£204,500	£262,500	£322,375
Semi-Detached	55	£425,000	£333,500	£379,000	£485,000	£576,500
Terraced	2	£482,500	£354,250	£411,250	£553,750	£610,750

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: 16/01/2026.

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

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