First Avenue, Grays
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM20 3JR.
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At a glance
16 property sales on First Avenue, Grays have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 14 Jul 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £327,531. Average sale prices rose from £261,000 in 2016 to £418,333 in 2025 (+60%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. Recorded sale prices on First Avenue range from £257,000 to £475,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on First Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. First Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RM20 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 20 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 16 | £327,531 | 14 Jul 2025 |
Sold prices on First Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 14 Jul 2025 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 30 Jun 2025 | £437,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 2 Jun 2025 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 20 Jan 2025 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 16 Jan 2025 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 20 Aug 2024 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 21 May 2024 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 25 Mar 2024 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 2 Jun 2023 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 25 Nov 2022 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 29 Sep 2022 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 42, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 14 Apr 2022 | £337,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 30 Jun 2021 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 21 Jun 2021 | £318,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 7 Feb 2020 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 11 Oct 2019 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 2 Nov 2018 | £282,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 31 Aug 2018 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 4 Nov 2016 | £257,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, First Avenue RM20 3JR | 31 Mar 2016 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near First Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thurrock Academy 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Harris Academy Chafford Hundred 1,435 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower 1,087 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Warren Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Harris Academy Riverside 1,111 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Belmont Castle Academy 691 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Aveley Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chafford Hundred station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Purfleet station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Stone Crossing station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Eastern Avenue (Southbound, Motherwell Way) 1 min walk
- Motherwell Way (Southbound, Motherwell Way) 2 min walk
- First Avenue (opp, London Road) 2 min walk
- Eastern Avenue (Northbound, Motherwell Way) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Chafford Hundred Medical Centre
Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays · 1.5 mi - Aveley Medical Centre
22 High Street, Aveley, South Ockendon · 1.7 mi - Purfleet Care Centre
Tank Hill Road, Purfleet · 1.9 mi - Milton Road And The Grays Surgery
78 High Street, Grays · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Costco Costco Thurrock · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Lakeside Retail Park Grays · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Thurrock Outlet · 0.7 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Thurrock Food Warehouse · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Tesco In-store Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Boots · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- St Clements Health Centre · 0.7 mi
- Aveley Dental Practice · 1.7 mi
- Dental Beauty Greenhithe · 1.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 32.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 725 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,114 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Thurrock with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around First Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.9% | 76.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 20.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.9% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| No religion | 32.5% | 34.7% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 79% |
| Born outside the UK | 33.3% | 21% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.8% | 26.2% |
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.3% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 4.2% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 50.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.9% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.7% | 29.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.1% | 17.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.3% | 11% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Thurrock.
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