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Takeaways| Council | Thurrock |
| Crime Rate | High for an East of England town 17% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
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The average house price in Grays is £351,966, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Grays house price trends over the last 30 years.
£351,966
£519,730
£202,934
£409,261
£349,264
Is Grays a nice place to live?
Grays is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Grays?
Grays has a high crime rate for an East of England town, with around 87 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 17% above the national average, and 32% above the Essex average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Grays?
Grays has 61 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Dilkes Academy, Harris Primary Academy Mayflower, Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include West Thurrock Academy and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Grays?
The majority of residents in Grays identify as White (British) (58%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (74%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).