Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

SILVERWOOD CLOSE, RM16 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERWOOD CLOSE, RM16 2BU.

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Population

395

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Stifford Clays Primary School

Good649 pupils0.3 km
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William Edwards School

Requires Improvement1232 pupils0.7 km
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Tudor Court Primary School

Good798 pupils1.1 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils1.3 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils1.3 km
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Orsett Heath Academy

239 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Jubilee Wines0.5 km
  • News N Booze1.0 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Treacle Mine0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Brothers Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Stifford Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Express0.5 km
  • HEVSEL0.5 km
  • Mr Pickwicks0.5 km
hotel

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