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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

All postcodesin Rayne

CM776RA

Rayne