RM16 2AJ is a safe, established residential area on Fairway, 0.9km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.
For serious buyers, RM16 2AJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £483k, up 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00080872 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRWAY, RM16 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRWAY, RM16 2AJ.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM16 2AJ's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £483k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2AJ. 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
Terraced
£ 396,250
2 sales · Mean £ 396,250
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
4 sales · Mean £ 404,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2AJ has low crime rates — 34 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
William Edwards School
Deneholm Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
The Hathaway Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
Tudor Court Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jubilee Wines0.1 km
- Blackshots General Store0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express0.1 km
- HEVSEL0.1 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Stifford Cafe0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays2.6 km
- Chafford Hundred2.8 km
- Ockendon3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fairway0.2 km
- Fairway0.2 km
- Harty Close0.2 km
- Prince Phillip Avenue0.2 km
- Harty Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162AJ · Data under Open Government Licence