Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

HARTY CLOSE, RM16 2BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTY CLOSE, RM16 2BH.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM16 2BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

RM16 2BH has a significant social housing presence — 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £350,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM16 2BH is a safe, established residential area on Harty Close, 1.0km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM16 2BH is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00080873 (shared with 5 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 2BH. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 232,500

2 sales · Mean £ 232,500

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

RM16 2BH has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences55
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Stifford Clays Primary School

Good649 pupils0.3 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils0.8 km
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William Edwards School

Requires Improvement1232 pupils0.8 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Tudor Court Primary School

Good798 pupils1.1 km
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Orsett Heath Academy

239 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Good614 pupils1.1 km
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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Jubilee Wines0.2 km
  • News N Booze0.7 km
  • Blackshots General Store0.8 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Treacle Mine0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Brothers Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Stifford Cafe0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Express0.2 km
  • HEVSEL0.2 km
  • Mr Pickwicks0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays2.3 km
  • Chafford Hundred2.7 km
  • Ockendon3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chestnut Avenue0.1 km
  • Windsor Avenue0.1 km
  • Harty Close0.1 km
  • Crawford Avenue0.1 km
  • Crawford Avenue0.1 km