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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rayne is £67,702 per year. There are 1 schools in Rayne: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.2%
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
25.29(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.93(+8%)
Public order
6.58(+27%)
Other theft
4.85(-13%)
Vehicle crime
4.5(-1%)
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

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Rayne area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rayne 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 Rayne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£440,000
Semi-Detached14£361,000
Terraced6£316,250

10 years median price trend in Rayne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rayne.

All postcodes in Rayne

CM776RS

The Street

CM75EB

Crows Green

CM776DD

Capel Close

CM776DH

Moors Lane

CM776AA

Barn Field End

CM75EE

Long Green Lane

CM776BY

Shalford Road

CM776SG

Blake End

CM75ED

The Street

CM776RD

The Street

CM776TA

Fairy Hall Lane

CM776RR

The Street

CM776TG

New Road

CM75EG

New Green

CM776ET

Blyths Way

CM776XA

Shalford Road

CM75DS

Blake End Road

CM75FS

Rayne

CM776SY

New Road

CM776DN

Shalford Road

CM776SZ

Fairy Hall Lane

CM776DF

Shalford Road

CM776DJ

Shalford Road

CM776FG

Little Paddocks

CM75EQ

New Green

CM776BU

Brunwin Road

CM776DA

Philips Road

CM776DG

Shalford Road

CM776RL

The Gore

CM776ST

School Road

CM776TP

The Ruskins

CM776DB

Philips Close

CM776RY

The Street

CM776SE

Dunmow Road

CM776BS

The Maltings

CM776SQ

Blake End

CM776RA

Rayne

CM776BZ

Capel Road

CM776GX

Warner Close

CM776SW

Gatewoods Lane

CM75EN

Bardfield Road

CM776TL

Symmons Close

CM776SF

Dunmow Road

CM776TT

Leyfields

CM75EJ

Bardfield Road

CM75GY

Hall Farm Green

CM776RN

The Street

CM75DX

Grove Villas

CM776SX

New Road

CM776SU

Long Lane

CM75EW

Hyde Lane

CM776AD

Old Challis Rise

CM776AE

Foundry Way

CM776BW

Shalford Road

CM776RH

The Street

CM75DZ

Woolpits Road

CM776WE

Baytree Close

CM776DP

The Paddocks

CM75EL

Bardfield Road

CM776ES

Elm Walk

CM776TJ

Makemores

CM776TN

Kidder Road

CM776DE

Leyside

CM776WF

Dunmow Road

CM776SS

School Road

CM776AF

Foundry Way

CM776RU

The Street

CM776RQ

Gore Road

CM776RZ

Dunmow Road

CM776SH

Rayne

CM776TH

Hance Lane

CM75DR

The Street

CM776BX

Smiths Field

CM776SA

Dunmow Road

CM776SB

Dunmow Road

CM75DP

Newpasture Lane

CM75EH

Plums Lane

CM75DT

The Street

CM776SR

Westview Villas

CM776TX

Gore Road

CM75DU

Vicarage Close

CM776AB

Granary Halt

CM776RX

Station Road

CM75EF

Pollards Villas

CM776TR

Street Farm Court

CM776TU

Gore Lane

CM776RJ

Gore Terrace

CM776RW

The Street

CM776SJ

Rayne

CM776TQ

Medley Road

CM75ER

Rayne

CM776AG

Dunmow Road

CM776BA

Old Rectory Lane

CM776BT

Shalford Road

CM75DW

Piccotts Lane

CM75EA

Woolpits Road

CM776TW

Vaughan Close

CM75DY

Stebbing Road

CM776DL

Shalford Road

CM776SL

Drapers Chase

Data Sources

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