RM20 in Grays demonstrates modest market dynamics with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.6% for prices and 4.4% for rental values. Population expansion over the same period stood at 0.7%, indicating limited demographic pressure. The area occupies a pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting early-phase transition characteristics. With a trajectory score of 42.8 out of 100, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally, RM20 reflects average market conditions relative to UK property districts. The rental yield advantage over capital appreciation may appeal to income-focused investors, though broader growth indicators remain constrained.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Grays · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.4 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
20 planning applications submitted in RM20 over the last six months.
- Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00340/FUL ( Use of the site for the storage of operational vehicles and associated external works, including the installation of ventilation louvres to the building elevations and the installation of ancillary infrastructure) for the following: Proposed change in design and increase in height of the substation transformer. Proposed change in design and increase in height of the substation switchroom. Proposed change in design to the guard hutJun 2026 · pending
- Erection of rear out buildingJun 2026 · pending
- Application for a proposed non-material amendment of planning permission ref 23/01500/FUL (Extension to existing warehouse club and associated landscaping and works)Jun 2026 · pending
Grays (RM20) common questions
Is Grays up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Grays (RM20) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 43/100 (Average), in the top 84% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Grays safe?
Grays has a safety score of 14/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Grays?
The average property price in Grays (RM20) is £385k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Grays?
The median monthly rent in Grays (RM20) is £1,328 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Grays?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Longfield (DA3), Purfleet-On-Thames (RM19), Grays (RM16), Grays (RM17), Greenhithe (DA9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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