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Rayleigh

City in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Overview

Rayleigh is a charming historic market town in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, known for its friendly community, green spaces, and easy access to both countryside and coast. The town features a busy High Street, quaint shops, and notable heritage sites like Rayleigh Windmill and Mount.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Population
32,248
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.59°, 0.60°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,720
Local Cost
$1,680
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
-5.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
680 mm
Internet Speed
164 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
11
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SEN
Distance
6 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 89 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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