The Rookery, Grays
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM20 3HB, RM20 3HT.
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At a glance
31 property sales on The Rookery, Grays have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £436,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £338,571. That is 19% above the Grays average of £365,735 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 68% terraced, 23% detached, 10% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Rookery range from £230,000 to £575,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 162 streets in Grays with at least two sales in the last year, The Rookery ranks 35th for average price.
House prices on The Rookery compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RM20 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 33 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £338,571 | 26 May 2026 |
| Detached | 7 | £335,286 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £348,500 | 28 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on The Rookery
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Tunnel Cottages, The Rookery RM20 3HT | 26 May 2026 | £308,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 5 Dec 2025 | £575,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 28 Nov 2025 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 13 Jun 2025 | £460,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 31 Mar 2025 | £382,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 24 Jan 2025 | £395,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Tunnel Cottages, The Rookery RM20 3HT | 28 Jun 2024 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 29 Sep 2023 | £410,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Tunnel Cottages, The Rookery RM20 3HT | 29 Sep 2021 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 17 Sep 2021 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 28 Jun 2021 | £393,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 5 Mar 2021 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 24 Mar 2020 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 9 Mar 2020 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 26 Apr 2019 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Tunnel Cottages, The Rookery RM20 3HT | 22 Aug 2018 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 8 Jun 2018 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Tunnel Cottages, The Rookery RM20 3HT | 24 Apr 2018 | £237,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 17 Jan 2018 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 30 Oct 2017 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 11 Oct 2017 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 18 Sep 2017 | £342,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 7 Jul 2017 | £357,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 3 Mar 2017 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 3 Feb 2017 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 20 Dec 2016 | £288,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Tunnel Cottages, The Rookery RM20 3HT | 9 Dec 2016 | £238,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 2 Dec 2016 | £319,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 6 Sep 2016 | £326,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 27 Jun 2016 | £359,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 31 Mar 2016 | £332,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Tunnel Cottages, The Rookery RM20 3HT | 29 Jan 2016 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, The Rookery RM20 3HB | 5 Jan 2016 | £309,995 | Terraced | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Tunnel Cottages, The Rookery | £230,000 (Jan 2016) → £280,000 (Sep 2021) → £308,000 (May 2026) | +34% over 10 yrs |
| 33, The Rookery | £309,995 (Jan 2016) → £575,000 (Dec 2025) | +85% over 10 yrs |
| 3, The Rookery | £332,500 (Mar 2016) → £425,000 (Nov 2025) | +28% over 10 yrs |
| 12, The Rookery | £360,000 (Jan 2018) → £460,000 (Jun 2025) | +28% over 7 yrs |
| 42, The Rookery | £320,000 (Mar 2017) → £345,000 (Mar 2020) → £382,000 (Mar 2025) | +19% over 8 yrs |
| 4, Tunnel Cottages, The Rookery | £237,000 (Apr 2018) → £280,000 (Jun 2024) | +18% over 6 yrs |
| 18, The Rookery | £326,000 (Sep 2016) → £340,000 (Mar 2021) | +4% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near The Rookery
| 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Mayflower 1,087 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Warren Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Belmont Castle Academy 691 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Thames Park Secondary School 808 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Harris Academy Riverside 1,111 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.7 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 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Grays station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
- Greenhithe for Bluewater station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Rookery (Westbound, London Road) 1 min walk
- The Rookery (Eastbound, London Road) 2 min walk
- First Avenue (opp, London Road) 4 min walk
- Elm Terrace (Eastbound, London Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Chafford Hundred Medical Centre
Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays · 1.4 mi - Aveley Medical Centre
22 High Street, Aveley, South Ockendon · 1.8 mi - Milton Road And The Grays Surgery
78 High Street, Grays · 1.9 mi - Thurrock Health Centre
55-57 High Street, Grays · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Costco Costco Thurrock · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Lakeside Retail Park Grays · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Chafford Hundred Express · 0.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Thurrock Outlet · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Tesco In-store Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Boots · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- St Clements Health Centre · 0.5 mi
- Dental Beauty Greenhithe · 1.8 mi
- Patient First Dental Practice · 1.8 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 The Rookery
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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