Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

CULVERIN AVENUE, RM16 2BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CULVERIN AVENUE, RM16 2BF.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RM16 2BF has a highly multicultural community character — 63% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.

home £405,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM16 2BF is a sought-after residential area on Culverin Avenue, 0.7km from Little Thurrock in Grays. Administratively it sits within Little Thurrock Blackshots ward and the Thurrock constituency.

For serious buyers, RM16 2BF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, down 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2BF are sourced from Output Area E00182519 (shared with 4 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 2BF. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian23.9%
Black / African / Caribbean32.9%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 368,750

16 sales · Mean £ 363,185

Semi-Detached

£ 331,000

17 sales · Mean £ 333,793

Terraced

£ 344,995

2 sales · Mean £ 344,995

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

RM16 2BF has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft10
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Woodside Academy

Good666 pupils0.2 km
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Treetops School

Outstanding312 pupils0.7 km
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Treetops Free School

58 pupils0.7 km
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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils1.0 km
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Chadwell St Mary Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils1.1 km
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The Gateway Primary Free School

Good427 pupils1.1 km
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Herringham Primary Academy

Good402 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Bal Brothers1.0 km
  • MFG Esso Daneholes0.8 km
  • Thamesview News0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Thurrock Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Orchard Garden Centre0.9 km
  • Treetops Garden Cafe0.7 km
  • Village Indiya1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hing Long Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Essex Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Essex Grill0.6 km
  • New Wings0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays2.4 km
  • Tilbury Town2.5 km
  • Tilbury2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Heathland Way0.2 km
  • Heathland Way0.2 km
  • Palmers College0.2 km
  • Palmers College0.3 km
  • Wood View0.3 km