Postcode RM17 5YR is located in a major urban area, within the Grays Riverside area of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Grays Town area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grays Town is £55,049 per year. The median sale price in Grays Riverside is £280,000 (around £411 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £208,500 and £344,625. The nearest station is Grays, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is East Street Park.
Grays Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,812 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Grays Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Grays Town is £55,049 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from RM17 5YR.
Grays Town near RM17 5YR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grays located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grays | N/A | Walking directions to Grays |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East Street Park | Small | Walking directions to East Street Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Grays Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £587,500 | £426 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £350,000 | £509 |
| Terraced | 56 | £322,500 | £490 |
| Flats | 55 | £200,000 | £368 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400,000 | £176,000 | £277,000 | £260,000 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £180,000 | £295,000 | £270,000 |
| 2018 | £357,500 | £198,725 | £330,000 | £268,000 |
| 2019 | £380,000 | £195,000 | £350,000 | £271,250 |
| 2020 | £462,500 | £190,000 | £320,000 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £190,000 | £318,750 | £296,000 |
| 2022 | £470,000 | £213,000 | £377,000 | £317,750 |
| 2023 | £525,000 | £219,000 | £355,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £545,000 | £200,000 | £388,750 | £312,500 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £210,000 | £400,000 | £330,000 |
| 2026 | £560,000 | £195,000 | £335,000 | £320,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £351 | £327 | £357 | £323 |
| 2017 | £355 | £321 | £394 | £355 |
| 2018 | £294 | £316 | £315 | £385 |
| 2019 | £380 | £335 | £356 | £364 |
| 2020 | £370 | £327 | £443 | £355 |
| 2021 | £401 | £357 | £423 | £387 |
| 2022 | £455 | £378 | £458 | £451 |
| 2023 | £460 | £385 | £523 | £418 |
| 2024 | £389 | £363 | £535 | £441 |
| 2025 | £437 | £377 | £533 | £490 |
| 2026 | £411 | £354 | £513 | £483 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM17 5YR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | 51, Castle Road, Grays, RM17 5YR | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 5, Castle Road, Grays, RM17 5YR | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 1, Castle Road, Grays, RM17 5YR | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 30, Rosebery Road, Grays, RM17 5YT | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 16, Rosebery Road, Grays, RM17 5YT | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 |
In the RM17 5YR postcode area, located within Grays Town, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Belmont Castle Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Thames Park Secondary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | The Light Christian School | Other independent school | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM17 5YR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 99-101 London Road, Grays, RM17 5YB | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | 1 London Road, Grays, RM17 5XZ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM17 5YR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tony Fish
Grays Riverside - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM17 5YR records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and drugs.
The median sale price around RM17 5YR in Grays Riverside is £280,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to RM17 5YR, including Belmont Castle Academy (Good), Thames Park Secondary School (Good) and The Light Christian School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM17 5YR is Grays, about 794 m away.
RM17 5YR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,812 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM17 5YR is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Fish (Labour Party).