Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

FAIRWAY, RM16 2AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRWAY, RM16 2AD.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Stifford Clays Primary School

Good649 pupils0.3 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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William Edwards School

Requires Improvement1232 pupils0.7 km
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Orsett Heath Academy

239 pupils0.9 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils0.9 km
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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good614 pupils1.2 km
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Tudor Court Primary School

Good798 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jubilee Wines0.2 km
  • News N Booze0.9 km
  • Blackshots General Store0.6 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Treacle Mine1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Brothers Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Blackshots Waters Edge Cafe0.9 km
  • Stifford Cafe0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

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