Side-by-side comparison of RM20 Grays and RM5 Romford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RM20 is the more affordable option at £297,000 median vs £437,000 in RM5. RM5 has lower recorded crime (1,687 vs 1,753 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | RM20 Grays | RM5 Romford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £297,000 | £437,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,255 | £2,425 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,753 | 1,687 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 77.6 | 83.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.7 | 93.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 74.0 | 65.0 |
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.