Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

GODDARD ROAD, RM16 2AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GODDARD ROAD, RM16 2AF.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RM16 2AF — age 35, 73% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £345k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.

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

RM16 2AF is a safe, established residential area on Goddard Road, 0.9km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.

For families considering a move, RM16 2AF represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00080871 (shared with 8 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 2AF. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.8%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 355,000

8 sales · Mean £ 346,993

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

5 sales · Mean £ 312,200

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM16 2AF has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences58
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson18
Vehicle crime18
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Stifford Clays Primary School

Good649 pupils0.5 km
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Tudor Court Primary School

Good798 pupils0.8 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils0.9 km
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William Edwards School

Requires Improvement1232 pupils1.0 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good614 pupils1.3 km
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Orsett Heath Academy

239 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jubilee Wines0.5 km
  • News N Booze0.6 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Treacle Mine0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Brothers Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Stifford Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Express0.5 km
  • HEVSEL0.5 km
  • Mr Pickwicks0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stifford Hall Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chafford Hundred2.3 km
  • Grays2.3 km
  • Ockendon3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Goddard Road0.0 km
  • Crammavill Street0.1 km
  • Crammavill Street0.2 km
  • Nutberry Playing Fields0.2 km
  • Long Lane0.2 km