Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

RUSHLEY CLOSE, RM16 2BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHLEY CLOSE, RM16 2BJ.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RM16 2BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £381k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.

home £381,333 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM16 2BJ is a safe, established residential area on Rushley Close, 1.1km from Little Thurrock in Grays. Administratively it sits within Little Thurrock Blackshots ward and the Thurrock constituency.

For serious buyers, RM16 2BJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, down 15.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00080716 (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 2BJ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 371,000

2 sales · Mean £ 371,000

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

7 sales · Mean £ 361,714

Detached

£ 370,500

2 sales · Mean £ 370,500

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

RM16 2BJ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson15
Drugs8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Orsett Heath Academy

239 pupils0.2 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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William Edwards School

Requires Improvement1232 pupils0.9 km
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Stifford Clays Primary School

Good649 pupils1.0 km
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Little Thurrock Primary School

Inadequate669 pupils1.0 km
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Treetops Free School

58 pupils1.1 km
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Treetops School

Outstanding312 pupils1.1 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Jubilee Wines0.8 km
  • Blackshots General Store0.1 km
  • D Johnson And Sons Butchers0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cafe Lodge0.9 km
  • Hannah's Bakeries0.9 km
  • Thurrock Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Blackshots Waters Edge Cafe0.6 km
  • Bombay0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chen's Garden0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
  • Mr Pickwicks0.8 km
  • Agra Tandori0.9 km
  • Eggfree Cakes Box0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oak At Sockets Heath0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grays2.6 km
  • Chafford Hundred3.5 km
  • Tilbury Town3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherrydown0.1 km
  • Cherrydown0.1 km
  • Long Lane0.2 km
  • Long Lane0.2 km
  • Brookmans Avenue0.2 km