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Living in Rayne: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rayne is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CM77 postcode district.

Its transport score runs 12 points below the CM77 district's 50/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Rayne in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see CM77 postcode district.

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Rayne scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

155.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 124 crimes

↑ 101% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes

↑ 138% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other theft 25 crimes

↑ 118% above national average

Vehicle crime 24 crimes

↑ 169% above national average

other 57 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Cloughton Avenue 20 crimes
2 Thresher Rise 16 crimes
3 Petrol Station 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.873 · PM2.5 6.94 · PM10 12.483 µg/m³

Green Space 24

Parks Ample 20

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

2 schools in area · 11 within 4km

1Good1Ungraded

Rayne Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Notley Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsBroomfield Hospital6.2 mi

Colchester General Hospital16.5 mi

Princess Alexandra Hospital18.7 mi

Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi

Routine referral (median)17 wks

Treated within 18 weeks50.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs68%

Nearest GP surgeryBlandford Medical Centre1.4 mi

GP capacity2,598 patients per GP

0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)91.3%

available across Braintree

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

91.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

91.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

95.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate61.8%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed61.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired23.6%Student3.8%Other inactive8.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary18.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership82.8%

Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Braintree · 2026-27

A £1,520

B £1,773

C £2,027

D £2,280

E £2,787

F £3,293

G £3,800

H £4,560

Energy Eastern England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Anglian Water

Average bill regional £498/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Braintree 2.1 mi

Braintree Freeport 2.6 mi

Cressing 3.3 mi

J8 M11 13.1 mi

J8A M11 13.3 mi

J8 M11 13.4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 3

Restaurants & Cafes Some 2

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rayne in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rayne a nice place to live?

Rayne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rayne is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rayne?

Rayne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 289 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rayne?

Among the top-rated schools in Rayne is Rayne Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Rayne in total.

Rayne in context

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Postcode districts in Rayne

CM77 51 ⇄

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