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Takeaways| Council | Rochford |
| Crime Rate | ✓Below Average for an East of England town 41% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍸 Dinner & Drinks |
| Demographics | 🏠 Homeowner Families |
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The average house price in Rayleigh is £419,648, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Rayleigh house price trends over the last 30 years.
£419,648
£537,825
£216,670
£401,628
£350,454
Is Rayleigh a nice place to live?
Rayleigh is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Essex. It particularly appeals to homeowner families.
How safe is Rayleigh?
Rayleigh has a below average crime rate for an East of England town, with around 44 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 41% below the national average, and 33% below the Essex average.
What are the best schools in Rayleigh?
Rayleigh has 35 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Grove Wood Primary School and Kingston Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Nicholas Church of England Primary School and Edward Francis Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Rayleigh?
The majority of residents in Rayleigh identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.