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RM20

GRAYS

Greater London, London, England

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RM20 encompasses GRAYS and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £596,813
1yr change ▼ 50.4%
Crime 35% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£596,813

▼ 50.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

108% above national avg

Crime Rate

53.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

35% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

277 Mbps

Property Prices in RM20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM20 is £596,813, which is 54% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM20 cost 107.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM20 have fallen 50.4% 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 £464,750 6
Semi-detached £374,702 44
Terraced £335,582 118
Flat £222,334 137
All types £596,813 322

5-Year Price History

£416K £521K £627K £732K £838K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM20

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

With 53.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM20 has a crime rate well 35% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
19.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM20 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
West Thurrock Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

1

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 RM20 are 277.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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277.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

77%

Superfast Coverage

68%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM20 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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RM20 — GRAYS

Area Summary

RM20 (GRAYS) offers above-average property prices (£596,813, 108% above national average), low crime (35% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (277 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM20 GRAYS

What is the average house price in RM20 GRAYS?
The average house price in RM20 (GRAYS) is £596,813, based on 322 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 108% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 50.4% over the past year.
Is RM20 GRAYS a safe area to live?
Crime in RM20 is significantly below the national average (53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM20 GRAYS?
The population of RM20 (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 RM20?
The average broadband download speed in RM20 is 277 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 77% of premises, ultrafast to 68%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM20 GRAYS?
There are 1 schools in or near RM20. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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