Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

PRINCE PHILIP AVENUE, RM16 2BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE PHILIP AVENUE, RM16 2BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

322

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM16 2BX 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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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RM16 2BX has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.

home £380,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM16 2BX is a safe, established residential area on Prince Philip Avenue, 0.5km from Stifford Clays in Grays. Administratively it sits within Stifford Clays ward and the Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM16 2BX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, up 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM16 2BX are sourced from Output Area E00080864 (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 2BX. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 376,000

3 sales · Mean £ 348,666

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

RM16 2BX has low crime rates — 41 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 offences61
Shoplifting26
Vehicle crime24
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Stifford Clays Primary School

Good649 pupils0.2 km
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William Edwards School

Requires Improvement1232 pupils0.6 km
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Deneholm Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Tudor Court Primary School

Good798 pupils1.2 km
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The Hathaway Academy

Good715 pupils1.3 km
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Orsett Heath Academy

239 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Jubilee Wines0.4 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Treacle Mine0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Express0.4 km
  • HEVSEL0.4 km
  • Mr Pickwicks0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Stifford Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chafford Hundred2.4 km
  • Grays2.8 km
  • Ockendon3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Silverwood Close0.1 km
  • Kingsman Drive0.1 km
  • Silverwood Close0.1 km
  • Kingsman Drive0.2 km
  • Stifford Clays Primary School0.2 km