RM16 2AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Crawford Avenue, 1.0km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k, down 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2AS are sourced from Output Area E00080876 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAWFORD AVENUE, RM16 2AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAWFORD AVENUE, RM16 2AS.
424
51
£ 45,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM16 2AS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RM16 2AS is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2AS. The average age is 50.5. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 352,500
4 sales · Mean £ 353,750
Terraced
£ 352,500
8 sales · Mean £ 351,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2AS has low crime rates — 32 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
The Hathaway Academy
William Edwards School
Deneholm Primary School
Tudor Court Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jubilee Wines0.3 km
- News N Booze0.6 km
- Blackshots General Store0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Treacle Mine0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar0.6 km
- Stifford Cafe0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express0.3 km
- HEVSEL0.3 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grays2.3 km
- Chafford Hundred2.5 km
- Ockendon3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Crawford Avenue0.1 km
- Crawford Avenue0.1 km
- Nutberry Avenue0.1 km
- Harty Close0.2 km
- Windsor Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162AS · Data under Open Government Licence