Rayleigh (SS6) in Essex has recorded a five-year price compound annual growth rate of 2.0%, with rental growth substantially outpacing capital appreciation at 5.3% annually. Population expansion of 1.0% over the same period suggests moderate demographic change in the area. The district scores 52.9 out of 100 on trajectory assessment, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally and indicating strong fundamentals relative to UK peers. Property indicators position the area in a latent gentrification stage, characterised by emerging conditions that may support future development, though current growth patterns remain measured rather than accelerated.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Rayleigh · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by safety.
3 planning applications submitted in SS6 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme proposing 9 homes.
- Residential development of 9 dwellings adjacent to Weir Farm House: 3 terraced dwellings replacing existing barns, 6 further terraced units, internal roads, parking, landscaping and conversion of existing barn to parkingFeb 2026 · Decided
- T2 (Hawthorn) and T6 (Oak) - 3-4m crown reduction to previous pruning point (TPO 13/90)Jun 2026 · Registered
- Proposed siting of 21 No. mobile homes for residential occupation by Gypsy/Traveller families and the laying of hardstanding to provide associated driveways/parking.Apr 2026 · Registered
Rayleigh (SS6) common questions
Is Rayleigh up and coming?
Rayleigh (SS6) has a trajectory score of 53/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 35% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Rayleigh safe?
Rayleigh has a safety score of 28/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Rayleigh?
The average property price in Rayleigh (SS6) is £331k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Rayleigh?
The median monthly rent in Rayleigh (SS6) is £1,260 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Rayleigh?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Leigh-On-Sea (SS9), Wickford (SS11), Bury St Edmunds (IP29), Hockley (SS5), Halstead (CO9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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