About RM17 5FA
RM17 5FA scores 62/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Aldi Grays within a short walk. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RM17 5FA is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 16,113 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 21 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 16 rated Good. The nearest school is Belmont Castle Academy (Ofsted: Good), about 5 minutes' walk away.
There were 46 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries and 10 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EWMHS THURROCK, about 3 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 6 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Grays Rail Station (Train, about 6 minutes' walk away). There are also 6 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 8 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 8.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playing Field (1.4 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are 16 supermarkets in the wider area, including Aldi, Morrisons, Farmfoods, Iceland and others. The nearest is Aldi Grays, within a short walk. A public library is about 8 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore RM17 5FA on NestScope.