5 Reasons You Should Move to Rayleigh

If you are thinking about making the move to Rayleigh, then you will find many reasons why this is an amazing place to live and grow a family.

Here are just a few reasons why we think that the area is worth you considering:

Cost of Living

A phrase that is being used more and more in the current climate, cost of living is something that most of us look at when we think about relocating, and you will find that it is more affordable here than in many other areas.

Compared to London, it is definitely cheaper living in Rayleigh, and there are so many restaurants and food options to choose from with the majority being very reasonably priced.

Employment Opportunities

Something else that is vital to most is the chance to find employment in the area, and Rayleigh has many opportunities for people to jump at.

The area meets the average in terms of employment, but the commute into London that many people take opens up even more options for people – you’d be well placed in terms of job seeking.

Things to do Locally

Obviously, with London not far by train, there are no shortage of things to do and places to visit – but you will find a lot to do in Rayleigh itself too.

There is the local museum and windmill, indoor go-karting, play areas for children, and a trampoline park to name just a few of the varies activities that the local area has to offer.

And you are just down the road from a seaside town, Southend on Sea, that comes alive in the warmer months with so many things for you and your family to do. Besides the beach and pier, there is the free-admission amusement park, Adventure Island, which has things like rides and mini golf.

And the area is brilliant for shopping too with two shopping centres, The Victoria and The Royal, both offering a wide range of things that should cater to almost everyone.

Schools

There are plenty of choices for schooling in Rayleigh, with many schools performing well, and several receiving an ‘outstanding’ report when visited by Ofsted.

There is a college to for those looking to go into higher education not far away – so you’ll be covered for schooling no matter the age of your child.

House Prices

Something you will definitely need to know is how much buying a home in the area will cost. The average sold house price in Rayleigh according to Zoopla for the last 12 months is £426,827 – in London that price averages around £740,597, so you can see why Rayleigh is an attractive idea for relocating to.

While the current economic situation will have an impact on those prices, the area should still be an appealing one when it comes to house prices when compared to neighboring towns and cities.