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RM16

GRAYS

Greater London, London, England

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RM16 is the postcode district for GRAYS, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £398,911
1yr change ▲ 2.5%
Crime 63% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£398,911

▲ 2.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

39% above national avg

Crime Rate

30.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

63% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

360 Mbps

Property Prices in RM16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM16 is £398,911, which is 69% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM16 cost 39.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM16 have risen 2.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £553,146 285
Semi-detached £421,172 420
Terraced £358,359 402
Flat £229,270 251
All types £398,911 1389

5-Year Price History

£391K £395K £399K £402K £406K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 30.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM16 has a crime rate well 63% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM16 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Gateway Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
William Edwards School Secondary Requires improvement mi
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Secondary Outstanding mi
The Gateway Primary Free School Primary Not inspected mi
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

180,989

Population

57

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RM16 are 360.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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360.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM16 is collected by Romford Council. The Band D rate is £1,114/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RM16 — GRAYS

Area Summary

RM16 (GRAYS) offers above-average property prices (£398,911, 39% above national average), low crime (63% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (360 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM16 GRAYS

What is the average house price in RM16 GRAYS?
The average house price in RM16 (GRAYS) is £398,911, based on 1389 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 39% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.5% over the past year.
Is RM16 GRAYS a safe area to live?
Crime in RM16 is significantly below the national average (30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM16 GRAYS?
The population of RM16 (GRAYS) is approximately 180,989 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RM16?
The average broadband download speed in RM16 is 360 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM16 GRAYS?
There are 17 schools in or near RM16. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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