25,236 people · median £425,000 · Rochford
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Sold price trend +17.6%
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Rayleigh is a neighbourhood in Essex with a population of 25,236. The median house price is £425,000, with 978 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 17.6% over five years. Detached homes (£515,000 median) and semi-detached properties (£419,000) dominate the market.
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Most residents own their homes, with 83.4% in owner-occupied housing, and the median age is 47.0 years. About 85% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Rayleigh. Education levels are mixed: 24.0% of residents hold level 4 qualifications or higher, though 18.4% have no qualifications. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter within acceptable ranges. Flood risk is minimal at 1.3% of the area. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 98.9% superfast coverage and 62.9% gigabit-capable access. The area includes 4 conservation areas and 37 listed buildings. Council tax for band D is £2,282.67 annually.
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