RM17 postcode: what it's like to live there
The RM17 district covers Grays, Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in RM17
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from RM17 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London King's Cross: 46 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in RM17
- Belmont Castle Academy · RM17 5YN · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 47% in England
- Little Thurrock Primary School · RM17 5SW · Good (2023) · Bottom 42% in England
- Quarry Hill Academy · RM17 5UT · Remains Outstanding (2022) · Top 1% in England
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School · RM17 5RW · Remains Good (2023) · Top 32% in England
- Thameside Primary School · RM17 6EF · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 16% in England
Secondary schools in RM17
- Grays Convent High School · RM17 5UX · Remains Good (2023) · Top 17% in England
- Thames Park Secondary School · RM17 5FP · Good (2023) · Top 40% in England
- The Hathaway Academy · RM17 5LL · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 23% in England
Fee-paying schools in RM17
- The Light Christian School · RM17 5DF · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in RM17
- 2 Little Birds Parker Road · RM17 5YW · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Leaps Daycare Limited · RM17 5UT
- Bluebirds Day Nursery · RM17 5XX · Good (Ofsted)
- Monarchs Childcare Ltd (88) · RM17 6BZ · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Pier Lodge Day Nursery · RM17 6JP · Good (Ofsted)
- Riverside Pre-School Services · RM17 6FJ
- Little Roo's Pre-School 2 · RM17 5XD · Good (Ofsted)
- Monarchs Childcare Ltd (64) · RM17 6SH · Good (Ofsted)
- Raising Eagles Montessori Nursery · RM17 6EX · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in RM17
- Dell Medical Centre · RM17 5HB
- Dr Yadava N Practice · RM17 6SP
- Kadim Primecare Medical Centre · RM17 6DB
- Oddfellows Hall & St Clements · RM17 5JY
- Milton Road And The Grays Surgery · RM17 6HU
- Thurrock Health Centre · RM17 6NB
- Balfour Medical Centre · RM17 5NS
Neighbourhoods in RM17
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of RM17 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road | 35% | £310k | Very high | 9 min |
| Grays Town | 28% | £246k | Very high | 11 min |
| Little Thurrock South | 24% | £400k | Average | 8 min |
| Stifford Clays | 8% | £412k | Average | 9 min |
| Tilbury | 4% | £333k | Very high | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the RM17 postcode?
RM17 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Grays, Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary, with 533 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in RM17?
The typical home price across RM17's neighbourhoods is £310k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in RM17?
5 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a RM17 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from RM17?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London King's Cross 46 minutes.