RM16 2AD is a safe, established residential area on Fairway, 1.1km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RM16, RM16 2AD offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, up 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00080872 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRWAY, RM16 2AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRWAY, RM16 2AD.
297
42
£ 45,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM16 2AD spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2AD. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
7 sales · Mean £ 409,714
Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2AD has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stifford Clays Primary School
Deneholm Primary School
William Edwards School
Orsett Heath Academy
The Hathaway Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Tudor Court Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jubilee Wines0.2 km
- News N Booze0.9 km
- Blackshots General Store0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Treacle Mine1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar0.9 km
- Blackshots Waters Edge Cafe0.9 km
- Stifford Cafe0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express0.2 km
- HEVSEL0.2 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays2.4 km
- Chafford Hundred2.9 km
- Ockendon3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Avenue0.2 km
- Harty Close0.2 km
- Harty Close0.2 km
- Windsor Avenue0.3 km
- Victoria Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162AD · Data under Open Government Licence