Area Info for Rayleigh (Essex)

Rayleigh, Essex, UK

Rayleigh is a historic market town located in the county of Essex, in the South East of England. It is part of the Rochford district and is situated approximately 32 miles east of central London. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with evidence of settlement and development over many centuries.

History and Heritage

Historically, Rayleigh was a small agricultural community, with farming playing a significant role in its development. The town's name is believed to derive from Old English, meaning "Rae's clearing" or "Rae's meadow." Over the years, Rayleigh grew due to its proximity to London and the development of transportation links, including the railway station opened in the 19th century.

Transport

Rayleigh is well-connected by road and rail. The Rayleigh railway station provides regular services to London Liverpool Street, making it a popular commuter town. The A127 and A124 roads also facilitate access to nearby towns and the M25 motorway.

Local Amenities and Attractions

The town offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and pubs, particularly around the town centre and the High Street. Rayleigh also features several parks and green spaces, such as Rayleigh Mount and Hockley Woods, providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. The local community hosts events and markets throughout the year, fostering a vibrant local culture.

Education and Community

Rayleigh is served by several primary and secondary schools, making it suitable for families. The town has a strong sense of community, with various clubs, societies, and sports teams active within the area.

Economy and Development

While historically rooted in agriculture and small-scale industry, Rayleigh has evolved into a primarily residential area with a local economy supported by retail, services, and commuting to larger employment centres. Ongoing development projects aim to enhance infrastructure and community facilities.
Education
School
The Rayleigh Primary School Academy Trust0.00 miles
Love Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DD
The FitzWimarc School0.45 miles
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB
Glebe Primary School0.48 miles
Creswick Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9HG
Edward Francis Primary School0.68 miles
Uplands Park Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AJ
The Sweyne Park School0.74 miles
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ
Wyburns Primary School0.80 miles
Nevern Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7PE
Down Hall Primary School0.94 miles
Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9LW
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School1.00 miles
Little Wheatley Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9EH
The Deanes1.21 miles
Daws Heath Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD
St Nicholas' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Rawreth1.21 miles
Priory Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NE
Cedar Hall School1.22 miles
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ
Grove Wood Primary School1.25 miles
Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA
Thundersley Primary School1.43 miles
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PT
Kingston School1.66 miles
Church Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3HG
The Robert Drake Primary School1.72 miles
Church Road, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3HT
Westwood Academy1.85 miles
Beresford Close, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU
Health
Clinic
Castle Road Offices0.19 miles
12 Castle Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QF
Rayleigh Health Centre0.23 miles
Audley Mills Surgery, 57 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JF
Coombewood Mental Health Resource Centre0.28 miles
1 Websters Way, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JQ
Churchview Surgery0.31 miles
Burley House, 15 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7DY
Rayleigh Clinic0.35 miles
Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JP
Mapline House0.40 miles
14 Bull Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8JD
Rawreth Court1.42 miles
Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9RN
Thundersley Clinic1.61 miles
8 Kenneth Road, Benfeet, Essex, SS7 3AT
Hadleigh Clinic2.00 miles
49 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2QL
Dmc Community Dermatology Service (Castle Point & Rochford CCG - The Hollies)2.08 miles
The Hollies Surgery, 41 Rectory Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2NA
Tyrells Health Centre2.30 miles
Seamore Avenue, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4EX
Fortis Healthcare Clinical Assesment Service2.34 miles
348 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 5PU
Eastwood Endoscopy Centre2.34 miles
348 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 5PU
Hockley Clinic2.70 miles
53 Spa Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AR
St Andrew's Healthcare - Essex2.80 miles
Pound Lane, North Benfleet, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9JP
Benfleet Clinic2.82 miles
513 High Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5AD
GP
Dr Lewis & Partners0.23 miles
Audley Mills Surgery, 57 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JF
Church View Surgery0.27 miles
Burley House, 15-17 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EW
Dr S Ramanathan & Dr Tharmaratnam0.60 miles
83-85 London Road, Rayleigh, Essex, Essex, SS6 9HR
Dr A H I Jayaweera1.24 miles
49 Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QD
Dr R A Gardiner1.26 miles
271 Rayleigh Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3XF
Dr P A Patel1.34 miles
85 Hart Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3PR
Dr Lester & Partners2.08 miles
41 Rectory Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2NA
Dr S H H Zaidi & dr S T A Zaidi2.34 miles
346 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5PU
Dr S.C.Hiscock and Partners2.50 miles
91 Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4EA
Dr R M Patel & Partners2.50 miles
91 Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4EA
The Jones Family Practice 2.57 miles
55 Southend Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4PZ
Dr S H H Zaidi & Dr S T A Zaidi2.66 miles
335 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4LT
Dr S S Gill2.70 miles
12 Constitution Hill, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1ED
Dr Conner & Partners2.74 miles
175 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 6JH
Dr D Pelta2.75 miles
8 Sutherland Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3PS
The Shotgate Surgery2.80 miles
340 Southend Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8QS
Hospital
Chartwell Private Hospital2.97 miles
1629 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2SQ
Southend Hospital4.32 miles
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RY
Rochford Hospital4.38 miles
Union Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1RB
BMI Southend Private Hospital4.85 miles
15-17 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, SS0 9AG
Spire Wellesley Hospital5.78 miles
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4XH
Basildon University Hospital6.76 miles
Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NL
Lakeside Medical Diagnostics - Billericay Community Hospital9.01 miles
Billericay Community Hospital, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA
St Peter's Hospital10.48 miles
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EG
Orsett Hospital11.38 miles
Rowley Road, Orsett, Grays, Essex, RM16 3EU
The Chelmsford Private Day Surgery Hospital11.49 miles
Fenton House, 85-89 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PP
Priory Hospital Chelmsford11.98 miles
Stump Lane, Springfield Green, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7SJ
Brentwood Community Hospital12.45 miles
Crescent Drive, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8DP
Springfield Hospital12.68 miles
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7GU
Nuffield Health, Brentwood Hospital12.69 miles
Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8EH
Thurrock Community Hospital12.96 miles
Long Lane, Grays, Essex, RM16 2PX
Spire Hartswood Hospital13.29 miles
Eagle Way, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3LE
Pharmacy
Boots0.18 miles
77-79 High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
Lloydspharmacy0.20 miles
39 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JE
Audley Mills Pharmacy0.23 miles
55 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7JF
Yardley Chemist0.27 miles
Burley House, Behind 15-17 High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EW
Grange Pharmacy0.68 miles
113 London Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9AX
Sainsburys Pharmacy0.76 miles
Stadium Way, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3NZ
Hambro Pharmacy1.13 miles
53a Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NL
Rishi Pharmacy Limited1.36 miles
84 Hart Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3PE
Sash Medical Limited1.73 miles
Woodhouse, Woodside Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RU
Cartwrights Pharmacy1.88 miles
298 Kiln Road, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 1QT
Pills2u.co.uk Ltd2.00 miles
Unit 5,Pond Chase Nursery, Folly Lane, Hockley, SS5 4SR
Wm Morrisons Pharmacy2.12 miles
175 London Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2RB
Asif's New Pharmacy2.18 miles
249/251 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2RF
Boots2.18 miles
241-243, London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2RF
Woods Dispensing Chemists2.25 miles
372 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5PT
DAYNITE Pharmacy2.27 miles
261 London Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2BN
Leisure
Park
BELFAIRS2.01 miles
HOCKLEY WOODS2.02 miles
MARYLANDS2.80 miles
HADLEIGH CASTLE2.84 miles
WICK2.85 miles
KENDALL PARK3.05 miles
BELTON HILLS3.32 miles
FENN WASHLAND3.65 miles
MARSH FARM3.72 miles
MAGNOLIA FIELDS3.73 miles
LEIGH3.80 miles
CANVEY LAKE4.11 miles
CANVEY HEIGHTS4.34 miles
WAT TYLER4.96 miles
VANGE HILL5.55 miles
SOUTHEND ON SEA FORESHORE7.34 miles
Shop
Groceries
Iceland Rayleigh0.07 miles
147/153 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7QA
M&S Rayleigh Foodhall0.18 miles
12-24 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7JQ
Londis Aum Station News0.31 miles
Br Forecourt, Rayleigh Station, Rayleigh, SS6 7HJ
Downhall Stores0.60 miles
21 Downhall Road, Rayleigh Essex SS6 9JT
Sainsbury's Rayleigh Weir0.68 miles
21 Stadium Way, Benfleet, SS7 3UB
Tesco Rayleigh (Express)0.74 miles
132 London Rd, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BN
Chase Convenience Store0.89 miles
86 The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8RW
Sainsbury's Rylgh Estwood Rd Local0.89 miles
243 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7LF
Hambro News1.19 miles
5 Hambro Parade, Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh Essex SS6 9PU
ASDA Rayleigh1.20 miles
Rawreth Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 9RN
Dan’s Supermarket1.39 miles
86-88 Hart Road, Thundersley, Southend on Sea SS7 3PF
Londis Eastwood Off Licence1.78 miles
570 Rayleigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 5HX
Co-op Benfleet1.81 miles
Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 1TE
Nisa Local1.84 miles
546 Rayleigh Rd, Eastwood, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 5HX
M&S Rayleigh Bp1.87 miles
529 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5HJ
Appans Superstore1.88 miles
296 Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1QT
Transport
Airport
London Southend Airport4.38 miles
London City Airport24.36 miles
London Stansted Airport25.68 miles
Biggin Hill Airport30.05 miles
Kent International Airport36.49 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport46.12 miles
Bus Stop
The Paul Pry (NE)0.07 miles
The Paul Pry (SW)0.08 miles
The Library (NE)0.08 miles
Eastwood Road (NW)0.14 miles
Eastwood Road (SE)0.14 miles
High Street (NE)0.20 miles
High Street (NE)0.20 miles
Websters Way (SW)0.21 miles
Great Wheatley Road (SW)0.24 miles
Great Wheatley Road (NE)0.26 miles
Queens Road (SE)0.29 miles
Railway Station (SW)0.30 miles
Railway Station (N)0.31 miles
Rayleigh Rail Station ()0.31 miles
Bull Lane (S)0.32 miles
Rayleigh Rail Station ()0.32 miles
Ferry Port
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing8.70 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing9.70 miles
Tilbury Ferry Terminal13.74 miles
Gravesend Pier13.91 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing23.44 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing23.64 miles
Woolwich Arsenal Pier23.66 miles
Woolwich Ferry South Pier24.01 miles
Woolwich Ferry North Pier24.02 miles
Barrier Gardens Pier24.85 miles
North Greenwich Pier26.12 miles
East India Pier26.52 miles
Greenwich Pier27.20 miles
Canary Wharf Pier27.63 miles
Masthouse Terrace Pier27.64 miles
Hilton Docklands Nelson Dock Pier27.83 miles
Railway Station
Rayleigh Rail Station0.31 miles
Hockley Rail Station2.77 miles
Battlesbridge Rail Station3.17 miles
Benfleet Rail Station3.32 miles
Leigh-on-Sea Rail Station3.44 miles
Wickford Rail Station4.11 miles
Rochford Rail Station4.32 miles
Chalkwell Rail Station4.35 miles
Pitsea Rail Station4.44 miles
South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station4.46 miles
Southend Airport Rail Station4.57 miles
Westcliff-on-Sea Rail Station5.06 miles
Prittlewell Rail Station5.24 miles
North Fambridge Rail Station5.57 miles
Southend Victoria Rail Station5.58 miles
Southend Central Rail Station5.76 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SS6 7D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment367
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
44, KESTREL GROVE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 9TS		£315,000
2025-06-12
semidetached
freehold
8, NEWTON PARK ROAD
THUNDERSLEY
BENFLEET
ESSEX
SS7 3SD		£375,000
2025-06-12
semidetached
freehold
20, ASQUITH GARDENS

BENFLEET
ESSEX
SS7 3SZ		£405,000
2025-06-06
semidetached
freehold
6, SPRING GARDENS

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7DE		£483,770
2025-05-22
semidetached
freehold
11, ASCOT CLOSE

BENFLEET
ESSEX
SS7 3SF		£382,500
2025-05-09
semidetached
freehold
10, STILE LANE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 8JA		£517,200
2025-04-30
semidetached
freehold
25, SPRING GARDENS

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7DQ		£355,000
2025-04-23
semidetached
freehold
9, POYNTENS

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7DH		£440,000
2025-04-10
semidetached
freehold
THE RYDINGS, HILLVIEW ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7HX		£780,000
2025-04-10
detached
freehold
KING GEORGES COURT (FLAT 34), KING GEORGES CLOSE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 8GT		£185,000
2025-04-01
flatmaisonette
leasehold
17, CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7QD		£352,500
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
3, SWALLOW CLOSE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 9UE		£540,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
88, KESTREL GROVE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 9TX		£335,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
51, HERON GARDENS

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 9TU		£326,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
3, ST MARTINS CLOSE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7SW		£320,000
2025-03-27
semidetached
freehold
17, KEMPTON CLOSE

BENFLEET
ESSEX
SS7 3SG		£320,000
2025-03-25
semidetached
freehold
96, KESTREL GROVE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 9TX		£430,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
35, CLYDE CRESCENT

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7SX		£320,000
2025-03-18
detached
freehold
40, CROWN HILL

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7HG		£735,000
2025-03-17
detached
freehold
91, WEIR GARDENS

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7TE		£410,000
2025-03-17
semidetached
freehold
99, RICHMOND DRIVE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7RJ		£335,000
2025-03-10
semidetached
freehold
86, KESTREL GROVE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 9TX		£325,000
2025-03-10
semidetached
freehold
WEBSTER COURT (FLAT 1), WEBSTERS WAY

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 8JQ		£220,000
2025-02-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (17), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£205,000
2025-02-11
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
61, CROWN HILL

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7HQ		£301,000
2025-01-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2024-12-10   £247,500
THE COURTYARD (3), EASTWOOD ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7FU		£310,000
2025-01-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
27, KINGSWOOD CRESCENT

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7BQ		£325,000
2025-01-08
semidetached
freehold
65, CROWN HILL

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7HQ		£410,000
2025-01-06
detached
freehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (6), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£220,000
2024-12-20
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (10), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£275,000
2024-10-31
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (15), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£210,000
2024-09-17
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (16), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£215,000
2024-09-13
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
11, BROOK ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7UT		£1,260,000
2024-08-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (7), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£310,000
2024-08-23
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (11), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£197,000
2024-08-19
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (13), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£285,000
2024-08-19
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (2), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£204,000
2024-08-19
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (18), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£280,000
2024-08-19
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (8), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£210,000
2024-08-19
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
97, HERON GARDENS

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 9TU		£530,000
2024-08-16
detached
freehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (12), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£215,000
2024-08-16
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (1), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£280,000
2024-08-16
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
PEARL HOUSE, 12 (3), CASTLE ROAD

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7GB		£211,000
2024-08-16
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
418, RAYLEIGH ROAD
THUNDERSLEY
BENFLEET
ESSEX
SS7 3SU		£442,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
11, CHELMER AVENUE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7TB		£418,000
2025-03-10
semidetached
freehold
12, GLASSEYS LANE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7SN		£400,000
2025-03-04
semidetached
freehold
THE TRINITY, 50 (11), CROWN HILL

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 7FR		£260,000
2025-02-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
36, KESTREL GROVE

RAYLEIGH
ESSEX
SS6 9TS		£318,000
2025-02-25
semidetached
freehold
12, KINGSLEY CRESCENT

BENFLEET
ESSEX
SS7 3TT		£312,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
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