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About

Rayne ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural landscapes on the western edge of Braintree. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates and smaller local services centred around the main village. Surrounding this core are working farms and open fields, reflecting its position within the Essex countryside. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the larger urban centre of Braintree town itself.

The local community is served by a primary school, a village hall, and a couple of pubs. A notable feature is the presence of the Flitch Way, a linear country park and walking trail that follows the route of a former railway line through the parish. This path provides a direct recreational link to the neighbouring town of Great Dunmow, traversing farmland and woodland typical of the area.

Area overview

On average Rayne has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rayne is £67,661 per year. The median sale price in Rayne is £453,998 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £368,125 and £520,000. There are 1 schools in Rayne: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rayne is home to around 2,887 people, with a population density of about 145.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rayne Population
2,887
Population density
145.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.9(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(+14%)
Public order
5.54(+8%)
Vehicle crime
4.85(+10%)
Other theft
4.5(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,683
93%
Other White
59
2.05%
Indian
29
1.01%
Irish
22
0.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.59%
Total population: 2,885

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
662
27.54%
Level 3 (A level)
442
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
430
17.89%
No qualifications
366
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
299
12.44%
Total 16+ residents: 2,404

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
507
43.71%
Owns with a mortgage
397
34.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
112
9.66%
Other social rented
100
8.62%
Other forms of private rent
21
1.81%
Total households: 1,160

Property prices in Rayne

Median price: £453,998
Price per sq ft: £352
Sales (last 12 months): 18
Typical range (middle 50%): £368K – £520K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £453,998 (about £352 per square foot) in Rayne area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rayne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£525,000£354
Semi-Detached5£390,000£377
Terraced3£300,000£332
Flats1£215,000£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rayne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rayne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£449,500£190,000£280,500£257,500
2017£390,000£200,000£300,000£292,500
2018£457,500£214,995£310,000£274,000
2019£475,000£190,000£325,000£350,000
2020£486,250£207,500£318,500£325,000
2021£469,000£214,225£334,000£275,000
2022£535,000£206,000£360,000£350,500
2023£538,750£214,000£351,500£330,000
2024£457,500£203,500£350,000£311,000
2025£524,950£215,000£337,000£332,500
2026£525,000—£388,750£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rayne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rayne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£305£263£344
2017£285£317£333£314
2018£376£339£316£347
2019£327£285£307£368
2020£329£340£322£292
2021£299£340£319£328
2022£380£324£341£368
2023£406£347£356£369
2024£373£334£350£382
2025£378£350£345£385
2026£365—£394£445
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rayne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rayne in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Braintree district.

Band A£1,520
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,027
Band D£2,280
Band E£2,787
Band F£3,294
Band G£3,801
Band H£4,561

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rayne ward.

Local councillors

Ann Louise Hooks

Rayne - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Rayne

Is Rayne safe?

Rayne records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rayne?

The median sale price in Rayne is £453,998 (about £352 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rayne?

Rayne has 1 primary school. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Rayne?

Rayne scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rayne sits around rank 23,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rayne?

The average household income in Rayne is around £67,661 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rayne?

Rayne is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ann Louise Hooks (Independent).

All postcodesin Rayne

CM776DE

Leyside

CM776ET

Blyths Way

CM776RW

The Street

CM776SJ

Rayne

CM776ES

Elm Walk

CM75ER

Rayne

CM776TW

Vaughan Close

CM75DS

Blake End Road

CM776BX

Smiths Field

CM776RQ

Gore Road

CM776BT

Shalford Road

CM776RX

Station Road

CM776BZ

Capel Road

CM776SH

Rayne

CM75DW

Piccotts Lane

CM776DN

Shalford Road

CM776WE

Baytree Close

CM75EW

Hyde Lane

CM776SQ

Blake End

CM75EQ

New Green

CM776AD

Old Challis Rise

CM776TA

Fairy Hall Lane

CM75EE

Long Green Lane

CM75DX

Grove Villas

CM776RJ

Gore Terrace

CM75EL

Bardfield Road

CM776RL

The Gore

CM776TH

Hance Lane

CM776SY

New Road

CM75EF

Pollards Villas

CM776AB

Granary Halt

CM75DP

Newpasture Lane

CM75EH

Plums Lane

CM776SW

Gatewoods Lane

CM776SL

Drapers Chase

CM776RS

The Street

CM776AG

Dunmow Road

CM776SG

Blake End

CM75DZ

Woolpits Road

CM776DF

Shalford Road

CM776FG

Little Paddocks

CM776TT

Leyfields

CM75EA

Woolpits Road

CM776BU

Brunwin Road

CM776RN

The Street

CM776DL

Shalford Road

CM776BW

Shalford Road

CM776GX

Warner Close

CM776ST

School Road

CM776SS

School Road

CM776TJ

Makemores

CM75FS

Rayne

CM776RR

The Street

CM776AF

Foundry Way

CM776RZ

Dunmow Road

CM75EJ

Bardfield Road

CM776SF

Dunmow Road

CM776BS

The Maltings

CM776RU

The Street

CM75ED

The Street

CM75GY

Hall Farm Green

CM776SU

Long Lane

CM776SZ

Fairy Hall Lane

CM776TP

The Ruskins

CM75DR

The Street

CM63TH

Newpasture Lane

CM776TG

New Road

CM75EG

New Green

CM776TL

Symmons Close

CM75DY

Stebbing Road

CM776SX

New Road

CM776AA

Barn Field End

CM776DB

Philips Close

CM776TU

Gore Lane

CM75EN

Bardfield Road

CM776SR

Westview Villas

CM776TN

Kidder Road

CM75DU

Vicarage Close

CM75DT

The Street

CM776BA

Old Rectory Lane

CM75EB

Crows Green

CM776AE

Foundry Way

CM776XA

Shalford Road

CM776TX

Gore Road

CM776WF

Dunmow Road

CM776SB

Dunmow Road

CM776SA

Dunmow Road

CM776DH

Moors Lane

CM776RH

The Street

CM776DP

The Paddocks

CM776TQ

Medley Road

CM776RY

The Street

CM776DD

Capel Close

CM776SE

Dunmow Road

CM776DG

Shalford Road

CM776BY

Shalford Road

CM776TR

Street Farm Court

CM776DA

Philips Road

CM776RD

The Street

CM776DJ

Shalford Road