Side-by-side comparison of RM20 Grays and RM7 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 £425,000 in RM7. RM20 has lower recorded crime (1,753 vs 3,464 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | RM20 Grays | RM7 Romford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £297,000 | £425,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,255 | £2,425 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,753 | 3,464 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 77.6 | 79.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 88.7 | 99.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 74.0 | 68.0 |
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.