Side-by-side comparison of RM1 Romford and RM20 Grays covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RM20 is the more affordable option at £297,000 median vs £455,000 in RM1. RM20 has lower recorded crime (1,753 vs 5,177 offences over 13 months). RM20 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | RM1 Romford | RM20 Grays |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £455,000 | £297,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,425 | £2,255 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,177 | 1,753 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 63.3 | 77.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.0 | 88.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 74.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.