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.
GODDARD ROAD, RM16 2AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GODDARD ROAD, RM16 2AF.
395
35
£ 45,800 /yr
46%
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Stifford Clays Primary School
Tudor Court Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
William Edwards School
Deneholm Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jubilee Wines0.5 km
- News N Booze0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Treacle Mine0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar0.6 km
- Stifford Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express0.5 km
- HEVSEL0.5 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RM162AF · Data under Open Government Licence