RM16 2AU is a safe, established residential area on Thorley Road, 0.9km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 19.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00080867 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORLEY ROAD, RM16 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORLEY ROAD, RM16 2AU.
360
38
£ 45,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM16 2AU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RM16 2AU's 66% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 19.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2AU. The average age is 37.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 287,500
4 sales · Mean £ 302,500
Terraced
£ 316,250
6 sales · Mean £ 324,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2AU has low crime rates — 36 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
Tudor Court Primary School
William Edwards School
The Hathaway Academy
Deneholm Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
Little Thurrock Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jubilee Wines0.4 km
- News N Booze0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Treacle Mine0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar0.6 km
- Stifford Cafe0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express0.4 km
- HEVSEL0.4 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stifford Hall Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chafford Hundred2.4 km
- Grays2.4 km
- Ockendon3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Crammavill Street0.1 km
- Crammavill Street0.1 km
- Goddard Road0.1 km
- Crawford Avenue0.2 km
- Crawford Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162AU · Data under Open Government Licence