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Is Rayners Lane a good place to live?

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In Rayners Lane (HA5 5), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £645,145 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Rayners Lane HA5 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Rayners Lane HA5 5 is rated high. Around 10.1% of properties (353 of 3,510) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 243 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £109,534 (114 sales)1996: £116,347 (116 sales)1997: £125,093 (159 sales)1998: £139,752 (111 sales)1999: £169,487 (141 sales)2000: £189,659 (114 sales)2001: £209,055 (120 sales)2002: £249,312 (149 sales)2003: £286,688 (140 sales)2004: £287,789 (143 sales)2005: £328,420 (128 sales)2006: £312,804 (149 sales)2007: £370,132 (147 sales)2008: £348,271 (94 sales)2009: £320,699 (74 sales)2010: £397,479 (107 sales)2011: £448,706 (91 sales)2012: £395,836 (85 sales)2013: £424,810 (97 sales)2014: £462,682 (108 sales)2015: £514,592 (141 sales)2016: £597,864 (110 sales)2017: £580,740 (91 sales)2018: £608,754 (94 sales)2019: £507,708 (93 sales)2020: £612,458 (79 sales)2021: £628,332 (127 sales)2022: £612,445 (107 sales)2023: £625,039 (95 sales)2024: £645,145 (87 sales)2025: £704,801 (74 sales)2026: £778,150 (16 sales) 2026: £778,150 (16 sales) — part year so far £778,150 £109,534 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in HA5 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (16 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Aug 24: 23 crimesSep 24: 22 crimesOct 24: 27 crimesNov 24: 30 crimesDec 24: 36 crimesJan 25: 28 crimesFeb 25: 21 crimesMar 25: 15 crimesApr 25: 29 crimesMay 25: 33 crimesJun 25: 50 crimesJul 25: 48 crimesAug 25: 38 crimesSep 25: 25 crimesOct 25: 35 crimesNov 25: 31 crimesDec 25: 22 crimesJan 26: 25 crimesFeb 26: 28 crimesMar 26: 34 crimesApr 26: 38 crimes Apr 26: 38 crimes 50 15 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in HA5 5 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 30/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
41
One-person households
21%
Households with children
37%
Households
7,353

Owned 70% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 23%

Census 2021 (ONS), for HA5 5.

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Rayners Lane HA5 5: frequently asked questions

Is Rayners Lane HA5 5 a good place to live?

In Rayners Lane (HA5 5), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £645,145 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Rayners Lane HA5 5?

Recorded crime in Rayners Lane HA5 5 runs at 215.9 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Rayners Lane HA5 5 safe?

Crime in Rayners Lane HA5 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Rayners Lane HA5 5 runs at 215.9 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Rayners Lane HA5 5?

Homes in Rayners Lane HA5 5 sell for around £645,145 on average, based on 87 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Rayners Lane HA5 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Rayners Lane HA5 5 is rated high. Around 10.1% of properties (353 of 3,510) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 243 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Rayners Lane HA5 5?

There are 5 schools in Rayners Lane HA5 5 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Rayners Lane HA5 5 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Rayners Lane HA5 5, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Rayners Lane HA5 5 a deprived area?

Rayners Lane HA5 5 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).