Grays (RM16) in Essex has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.6% for prices and 6.9% for rents, positioning it in the 31st percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 46.8/100. The district is currently in an active gentrification stage, with population growth of 0.7% over five years indicating modest demographic expansion. The rental growth significantly outpacing price appreciation suggests investor interest in the buy-to-let market relative to owner-occupier demand. These metrics reflect a market characterised by moderate price appreciation and stronger rental returns, typical of emerging areas undergoing gradual regeneration in the outer London periphery.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Grays · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
95 planning applications submitted in RM16 over the last six months, including 5 new build residential schemes, 2 change of use.
- Application for the variation of condition no. 2 (Plans) of planning permission ref. 23/00014/FUL - Erection of 1 three bedroom dwelling including associated refuse and cycle storeApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Application for the variation of condition nos. 2 (Plans) of planning permission ref 22/01605/FUL (Erection of a 2 storey 2 bedroom end-of-terrace dwelling and vehicular access) Amendment sought: Addition of a single storey rear projection.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Single-story rear extension projecting approximately 3.0 meters beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse and approximately half the width of the property. The extension will be constructed using materials similar in appearance to the existing dwelling and will not exceed 4.0 meters in height with eaves not exceeding 3.0 meters.Mar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Grays (RM16) common questions
Is Grays up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Grays (RM16) as Active. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 70% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Grays safe?
Grays has a safety score of 20/100 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 (RM16) 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 (RM16) is £1,328 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Grays?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Grays (RM17), Longfield (DA3), Grays (RM20), Tilbury (RM18), Purfleet-On-Thames (RM19). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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