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RM17

GRAYS

Greater London, London, England

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RM17 encompasses GRAYS and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £348,367
1yr change ▼ 25.0%
Crime 15% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£348,367

▼ 25.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% above national avg

Crime Rate

69.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

15% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

Property Prices in RM17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM17 is £348,367, which is 73% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM17 cost 21.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM17 have fallen 25.0% 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 £508,389 62
Semi-detached £402,987 190
Terraced £321,392 404
Flat £194,513 334
All types £348,367 1025

5-Year Price History

£304K £333K £362K £390K £419K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM17

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

With 69.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM17 has a crime rate 15% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
24.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM17 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Grays Convent High School Secondary Not inspected mi
Thameside Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Belmont Castle Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Quarry Hill Academy Primary Not inspected mi
The Hathaway Academy Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

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 RM17 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM17 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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RM17 — GRAYS

Area Summary

RM17 (GRAYS) offers above-average property prices (£348,367, 21% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM17 GRAYS

What is the average house price in RM17 GRAYS?
The average house price in RM17 (GRAYS) is £348,367, based on 1025 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 25.0% over the past year.
Is RM17 GRAYS a safe area to live?
Crime in RM17 is close to the national average at 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM17 GRAYS?
The population of RM17 (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 RM17?
The average broadband download speed in RM17 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM17 GRAYS?
There are 9 schools in or near RM17. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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