RM16 2BU is a safe, established residential area on Silverwood Close, 0.5km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00080866 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVERWOOD CLOSE, RM16 2BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERWOOD CLOSE, RM16 2BU.
395
35
£ 45,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM16 2BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RM16 2BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM16 2BU. The average age is 35.4. 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
£ 470,000
1 sales · Mean £ 470,000
Terraced
£ 318,945
3 sales · Mean £ 302,981
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM16 2BU has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stifford Clays Primary School
William Edwards School
Tudor Court Primary School
The Hathaway Academy
Deneholm Primary School
Orsett Heath Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Jubilee Wines0.5 km
- News N Booze1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Treacle Mine0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar1.0 km
- Stifford Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Express0.5 km
- HEVSEL0.5 km
- Mr Pickwicks0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stifford Hall Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chafford Hundred2.3 km
- Grays2.8 km
- Ockendon3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Silverwood Close0.0 km
- Silverwood Close0.1 km
- Grantham Way0.2 km
- Kingsman Drive0.2 km
- Grantham Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM162BU · Data under Open Government Licence