Postcode insights

RM20 4XQ

London Road

Grays Riverside

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Detailed insights for RM20 4XQ

Overview

Postcode RM20 4XQ is located in a major urban area, within the Grays Riverside ward 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 nearest station is Grays, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is East Street Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Grays Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Grays Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.9%

Approximately 7.9% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Grays Town is £55,049 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 183 ft away from RM20 4XQ.

Flood risk

Very low

Grays Town near RM20 4XQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Grays located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM20 4XQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Grays

N/A

Walking directions to Grays

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM20 4XQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miEast Street ParkSmallWalking directions to East Street Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
3,445.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.96(-21%)
Vehicle crime
6.24(+42%)
Drugs
5.1(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.84(-75%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
37.22%
Other White
90
25%
African
40
11.11%
Bangladeshi
19
5.28%
Other Black
14
3.89%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
32.33%
No qualifications
60
22.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.41%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
39.29%
Owns with a mortgage
44
31.43%
Owns outright
29
20.71%
Social rents from council
8
5.71%
Other social rented
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Grays Riverside

Median price£269,500
Price per sq ft£416
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £329K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £269,500 (about £416 per square foot) in Grays Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £801,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grays Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£496,000£449
Semi-Detached8£395,500£468
Terraced49£320,000£489
Flats57£210,000£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grays Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£515,000£210,000£400,000£328,500
2026£560,000£210,000£348,500£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£493
2026£441£398£468£483
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grays Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grays Riverside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 4XQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM20 4XQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202519, Florence Close, Grays, RM20 4AETerracedFreehold£365,000
08 Dec 202513, Hastings Close, Grays, RM17 5FESemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
31 Mar 20255, Hastings Close, Grays, RM17 5FETerracedFreehold£385,000
18 Jul 202516, Worthing Close, Grays, RM17 6WBFlatsLeasehold£160,000
13 Jun 202538, Worthing Close, Grays, RM17 6WBFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the RM20 4XQ postcode area, located within Grays Town, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM20 4XQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBelmont Castle AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThames Park Secondary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.7 miSecondaryHarris Academy Chafford HundredAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM20 4XQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM20 4XQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldi99-101 London Road, Grays, RM17 5YBWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,622
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM20 4XQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tony Fish

Grays Riverside - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jennifer Craft

Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
WardGrays RiversideE05002235
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grays TownE02003312
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 017AE01015951
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about RM20 4XQ

Is RM20 4XQ (Grays Town) safe?

The area around RM20 4XQ 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near RM20 4XQ?

The median sale price around RM20 4XQ in Grays Town is £269,500 (about £416 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM20 4XQ?

There are 5 schools close to RM20 4XQ, including Belmont Castle Academy (Good), Thames Park Secondary School (Good) and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM20 4XQ?

The closest station to RM20 4XQ is Grays, about 1,042 m away.

How deprived is the area around RM20 4XQ?

RM20 4XQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,374 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM20 4XQ (Grays Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM20 4XQ is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Fish (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.